NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe puts innovation at the heart of retail
Innovation is no longer optional in retail; it has become a strategic imperative. With the rise of AI, the boom in marketplaces, growing sustainability expectations, and the [...]
Introducing Shires Yard: A new dining & lifestyle destination in the heritage city of Bath
Shires Yard, a new dining and lifestyle destination in the centre of Bath, is set to launch this October 2025 with a new identity celebrating its past, a flurry [...]
Bill’s Restaurant returns to Highcross Leicester
All-day dining destination, Bill’s Restaurant, has officially opened once again at Highcross Leicester’s St Peter’s Square. First founded in 2001 by greengrocer Bill Collison, Bill’s Restaurant chain has grown [...]
Autumn Fair 2025 delivers its most dynamic edition yet!
Autumn Fair 2025 at NEC Birmingham closed on a high note, delivering a dynamic and productive event that attracted thousands of influential buyers and suppliers from across [...]
Demand soars for more independent shops on UK high streets
Nearly half of Brits (45 percent) visit their local high street at least once a week Over a third (36 percent) say that their local high street [...]
Hippotizer powers London’s Future Stores with 153 million pixels of immersive LED magic
London’s Future Stores brand activation space is now open on the city’s iconic Oxford Street. It is a world first, where shoppers experience an immersive environment with [...]
co.lective launches at Westfield White City: new pop-up takes next-gen brands from URL to IRL
Independent, founder-led brands are being given a new platform to shine. From 18th September 2025, co.lective - a curated pop-up retail destination - will be introduced to Westfield White City. [...]
London Designer Outlet expands F&B offering announcing three new arrivals
Mowchi, Amorino, and DumDum Donutterie have signed leases at London Designer Outlet Their arrivals further expand LDO’s array of F&B brands following the opening of Afrikana LDO’s [...]
Card spending grows by just 0.5 percent in August, but base rate cut helps ease pressure on personal finances
Consumer confidence in the UK, European and global economy all rebounded in August, following the base rate reduction Beauty posted 53 months of consecutive growth, rising 15.6 [...]
Urban Outfitters lands at Metrocentre following successful summer period
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has opened at Metrocentre, coinciding with record fashion sales so far this year across the scheme. Urban Outfitters now [...]
Mamas & Papas reaches £80,000 fundraising milestone for Charity Partner Tommy’s
Mamas & Papas, the UK nursery brand, is proud to announce it has reached a significant fundraising milestone of £80,000 for its charity partner, Tommy’s, the UK [...]
Cornish Bakery celebrates record-breaking summer trading
Fast-growing independent Cornish Bakery has delivered a record-breaking summer of trading, achieving 24 percent total sales growth year-on-year and strong like-for-like performance, defying wider trends in high [...]
The Entertainer announces latest expansion with British Garden Centres
Britain’s toy shop, The Entertainer, is partnering with the UK’s largest family-run garden centre group, British Garden Centres, to open branded toy concessions in stores across the [...]
Surface Design Awards 2026 officially open with new judging format revealed
Surface Design Awards 2026 are officially open for entries, with these exciting new categories and judging format. The awards, now in their 14th year, continue to champion [...]
Holland & Barrett unveils beauty category transformation as part of ongoing business and store format evolution
Holland & Barrett has announced a major transformation of its beauty category, in line with its broader strategy to deliver a science-led, customer-first experience across all channels. [...]
Dobbies unveils fourth new-look store in national refurbishment programme
Dobbies Garden Centre in Beaconsfield is the latest store to complete its refurbishment as part of the retailer’s national programme of investment across the store estate. Unveiled [...]
Get ready for resilient networks, effective matchmaking, and a premiere at Consumer Goods Fairs 2026
The trade fair trio is further expanding its position as a global hub for modern lifestyle, seasonal decoration and creative DIY products, simultaneously taking networking to a [...]
Søstrene Grene joining Gloucester Quays for city debut
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the signing of Søstrene Grene at Gloucester Quays. This marks the debut location for the Danish homewares and lifestyle brand in [...]
Eldon Square chosen as first North East location for beloved Indian street food restaurant
Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, is thrilled to announce that Chit ‘n’ Chaat, the authentic Indian street food brand, is set to open its [...]
Very elevates fashion proposition with new own-brand range, The Very Collection
Digital retailer Very, which is operated by The Very Group, is today announcing the launch of its new own-brand fashion proposition. The Very Collection, available online from today (4th September), [...]
August 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
