Covent Garden unveils new Seven Dials Christmas lights
Covent Garden welcomes a brand-new, festive lighting display to its Seven Dials neighbourhood this Christmas From 12th November, the installation will weave through the streets, celebrating the [...]
Newly opened distribution centre launches recruitment drive in the lead up to Christmas
CDS Superstores, owners of The Range and wilko, is excited to announce a significant recruitment drive for its state-of-the-art Distribution Centre in Stowmarket. The newly opened centre [...]
Primark commits to support young people as it marks 50 years in Great Britain
National youth work charity, UK Youth, announces a new partnership with Primark, with the retailer pledging £175,000 to support youth organisations across the country. The funding will [...]
Majestic launches rapid delivery partnership with Just Eat in response to growing demand for convenience
Majestic to launch on Just Eat platform in 177 locations before Christmas Customers can order wines, beers and spirits for delivery in as little as 30 minutes [...]
Gandys announces new London store inspired by travel and purpose-driven design
British brand Gandys is proud to announce the opening of its new store at 66 Neal Street in the vibrant area of Covent Garden in London. This [...]
CDS Superstores announces support for NSPCC’s Letter from Santa initiative
CDS Superstores, owners of The Range and wilko, is proud to announce its support for the NSPCC’s Letter from Santa initiative, building on the momentum from the [...]
British fashion brand White Stuff acquired by TFG London
TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands, is pleased to announce the acquisition of British fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff. White Stuff [...]
AI Futurist Brian Solis to present Opening Keynote at ISE 2025
Globally acclaimed digital analyst, author, and visionary Brian Solis will take the stage at ISE 2025 on Tuesday 4th February to present the Opening Keynote. Known for [...]
Sainsbury’s to donate over five million meals to families experiencing food poverty
During December, every penny from each pack of the by Sainsbury’s and Free from classic mince pies sold will be donated to Comic Relief This is part of [...]
Denby Pottery partners with ESW to overcome post-Brexit issues and launch DTC in 29 European markets
British heritage brand Denby Pottery has launched direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce capabilities into 29 European markets, in partnership with ESW, ending years of post-Brexit trading challenges. Denby Pottery [...]
Klarna enters £7 billion UK gift card market with launch of Gift Card Store
Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, has partnered with Blackhawk Network (BHN), a leading global branded payments provider, to launch Klarna’s Gift Card [...]
The Cotswold Company expands its omnichannel model with the opening of its 11th showroom
The new showroom, which is strategically located in Marlow – its first in Buckinghamshire, will open before Christmas and create new opportunities to introduce consumers to the [...]
Co-op teams up with Quadient to deliver further parcel locker growth in communities
Co-op has partnered with Quadient to deliver further parcel locker growth and added convenience in its communities, it has revealed today. The partnership to supply Parcel Pending by Quadient [...]
Grand Arcade’s Let’s Go Circular returns bigger, better and greener than ever before
Until 10th November, Grand Arcade has welcomed back its award-winning sustainability event, Let’s Go Circular, for its third and most ambitious year. Following the success of the [...]
British fashion brand Represent opens its first flagship UK store in hometown of Manchester
Represent, one of Britain’s fastest growing fashion brands, is opening the doors to its first ever UK store this Saturday 26th October, following a period of mass [...]
Epsom’s Ashley Centre enhances mix with two new retailers
CBRE Investment Management has announced Oliver Bonas, the independent British lifestyle store, has signed at the Ashley Centre, Epsom’s premier shopping destination. ProCook, the specialist kitchenware brand, has also [...]
Metrocentre welcomes Greggs and Newcastle United to Town Square
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of two iconic Newcastle-born institutions at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre. Greggs and Newcastle United are set to open [...]
Retail Trust charity to run free training to protect shop workers as one in three face weekly abuse and nearly half fear for their safety
39 percent considering quitting their jobs or leaving the retail industry altogether as 48 percent say they don’t get enough support from their employer Shaken staff speak [...]
Festive spending in the West End expected to reach £1.7bn
Forecast from New West End Company predicts that sales in the district, across November and December, are expected to grow by 3.2 percent compared to last year. [...]
Refurb By Screwfix to expand as 250,000 products refurbished since 2021
Screwfix is expanding its refurbished product capability even further, having refurbished more than 250,000 products since the initiative launched on Screwfix.com in 2021. As part of its sustainability strategy, ‘Let’s [...]
August 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
