Consumer card spending grew just 3.6 percent in May, while food price inflation pushes grocery spending to its highest growth in two years
Spending on non-essential items rose just 3.0 percent due to consumers cutting back to manage household bills, while inconsistent weather hampered spend on clothing Shoppers are concerned [...]
VIA Outlets celebrates Pride Month with ‘BE PROUD. BE YOU.’ Exhibition across its portfolio of pan-European premium fashion outlets
VIA Outlets, Continental Europe's fast-growing premium fashion outlet owner-operator, is celebrating Pride Month in June by showcasing unique commissioned artworks from local artists connected to the LGBTQIA+ [...]
Superdrug’s Shona Bear appointed President of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists
Shona Bear, Quality and Technical Manager at Superdrug has been appointed as President of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS). Shona’s new role will form part of [...]
Pandora opens new store at Braehead Centre
The store will stock all ranges – including its lab-created diamond collection as well in-store engraving Situated in a prime location on the upper level of the [...]
Foodies to give specialist food and drink producers high street presence
Specialist, independent and artisan food producers are being offered a high street presence in one of the UK’s biggest cities with the launch of a new social [...]
The O2 spices up F&B portfolio with the additions of Afrikana and Chipotle
The O2 has announced two new signings in the destination’s thriving Entertainment District, which is owned and operated by a joint venture between AEG Europe and Crosstree [...]
Primark celebrates Pride season with found family campaign
The campaign celebrates the bonds and connections made by those in the LGBTQI+ community and beyond A new clothing and accessory collection launched as part of the [...]
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park comes to Chelmsford
Schroders Capital’s retail and leisure team – on behalf of the Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund (SCREF) – is pleased to announce that Ninja Warrior UK [...]
New Wagamama restaurant set to arrive at Merry Hill
Sovereign Centros has announced that much-loved restaurant chain, wagamama, is set to arrive this year at Merry Hill. Serving its iconic menu of pan-Asian-inspired favourites, the restaurant [...]
Food for good: Sainsbury’s announces new initiative to tackle food poverty
Sainsbury's will donate 50p to Comic Relief for every product sold from its Inspired to Cook range Through its Nourish the Nation programme, in partnership with Comic [...]
The Retail Hive launches brand new event experience, Retailfest UK
Featuring the biggest names in UK retail, attendees will further benefit from a festival atmosphere with unique networking opportunities The Retail Hive, a community of senior executives [...]
Black Sheep Coffee and The Works leads latest run of lettings at Manchester Arndale
The popular coffee operator has agreed a 20-year lease at Manchester Arndale for its latest location in the city Arts and crafts store The Works has also [...]
Superdrug reduces price of own brand suncare Solait as retailer recognises sun protection as a healthcare essential
41 products reduced to help families afford sun care summer, as pressure increases on the government to remove VAT Suncare prices frozen until the end of year, [...]
One in five Brits prioritising festivals over holidays this summer, finds eBay Ads
Latest research from eBay Ads finds this summer’s festival season is set to be the biggest in years, as fashion items and sustainable festival essentials top Brits’ [...]
Free retail space and masterclasses for Manchester’s small businesses at Mastercard’s ‘Thrive Street’ pop-up
Small businesses in Manchester will get access to free retail space and expert masterclasses as Mastercard brings its ‘Thrive Street’ pop-up to Manchester from 7th - 12th June. ‘Queen [...]
Birdie Fortescue returns to the King’s Road for long-term pop-up
Sloane Stanley has announced Birdie Fortescue, the luxury home accessories brand, has returned to the King’s Road for its second pop-up following its success last year. The [...]
Primark reveals latest phase of Netflix partnership with the launch of Shondaland’s Bridgerton inspired collection
Primark, the international fashion retailer, has unveiled its latest collection in collaboration with Netflix, inspired by the popular series Shondaland’s Bridgerton. The 23-piece collection is now in select [...]
Caledonia Park signs Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein
Railpen has announced Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein have signed at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village, following a record-breaking first quarter for the destination. Global [...]
Manchester Arndale welcomes Premier League champions Manchester City as latest store
Manchester Arndale is delighted to announce that Premier League champions Manchester City will be moving into the former Pink unit. The club’s new store – due to [...]
Sloane Stanley’s King’s Road celebrates Chelsea in Bloom
Sloane Stanley is celebrating the annual Chelsea floral competition, ‘Chelsea in Bloom’, with several of its creative and design-led tenants showcasing a range of floral displays to mark the [...]
February 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
