TOTEME opens second London store on Sloane Street
Yesterday (16th October 2025), Swedish fashion house TOTEME opened its second London store on Sloane Street in the heart of Knightsbridge. Following the Mount Street flagship, the [...]
New research reveals top Halloween trends and consumer spending plans
There is mixed news for retailers this Halloween as consumers plan to spend less overall, but are turning to the high street and supermarkets rather than following [...]
AI Trailblazer Sol Rashidi announced as Keynote at ISE 2026
The world’s first Chief AI Officer reveals how to navigate AI’s hype, lead effectively, and integrate cybersecurity into growth strategies. In an exciting move for attendees of [...]
The Entertainer partners with Modella Capital to bring curated toy range to TGJones and Hobbycraft stores across the UK
Britain’s toy shop, The Entertainer, is launching a new partnership with leading retail investors, Modella Capital, which will see a specially curated toy offer launch in their [...]
Co-op doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss to 10 days
Co-op strengthens sector-leading support for all parents, partners, and intended parents via surrogacy, first introduced in 2021. Offers up to 10 days’ fully paid bereavement leave, with [...]
Russell Hobbs partners with Action Against Hunger to “Make a Meal Difference”
Russell Hobbs has today announced a three-year global partnership with international humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger, launching on World Food Day under the campaign banner Make a [...]
Debenhams Group collaborates with Amazon to drive US expansion
Debenhams Group is continuing its US expansion with a new collaboration with Amazon, bringing Nasty Gal to Amazon Fashion. The collaboration brings Nasty Gal to over 250 [...]
Harlequin Watford to welcome Space NK in major beauty addition for 2026
Harlequin Watford has announced that Space NK is set to open a new store at the centre in early 2026. Occupying 3,432 sq ft, the new store [...]
Klarna set to land with Qatar Airways, bringing flexible payments to 17 markets
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has announced a new partnership with Qatar Airways, voted the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax, for a record [...]
TikTok Shop launches £750,000 ‘Shop Local’ support scheme to boost British small businesses
TikTok launches 'Shop Local', a new support scheme to help British SMBs sell more local produce to UK customers, fronted by farmer and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty New research finds 83 percent of [...]
Savile Row celebrates 15 years of The Campaign for Wool with dedicated window displays and special launches
A free public exhibition unites Savile Row tailors in honour of wool excellence The Campaign for Wool is a multiple-industry initiative that was founded in January 2010 [...]
Tapi launches Helping Hands Project to strengthen community support
Tapi Carpets & Floors launches its new Helping Hands Project, empowering permanent employees nationwide to support local charities and community causes. The initiative builds on Tapi’s successful [...]
Jo Malone London arrives at Silverburn
Scotland’s retail and leisure destination, Silverburn, has announced that British fragrance house, Jo Malone London, has officially opened its doors at the centre. Jo Malone London’s fragrances [...]
Screwfix recruits Sir Mo Farah to show customers how fast their service is
Screwfix has such a fast service that only Sir Mo Farah – the greatest British runner of all time could keep up. With Click & Collect in [...]
EE returns to Elgin with Experience local store and pop-up to support traders hit by St Giles Centre closure
EE opens a new permanent store in the Scottish town of Elgin, nine months on from the sudden closure of the town’s St Giles Centre, which displaced [...]
ProCook opens first concept store at Birmingham Bullring
ProCook, the direct-to-consumer specialist kitchenware brand and certified B Corp, has opened its new Birmingham Bullring store, debuting the brand’s new store design concept. The Bullring store [...]
ALO expands UK footprint with four new Sanctuaries across iconic shopping destinations
ALO, the Los Angeles-based fashion and lifestyle brand synonymous with mindful movement and studio-to-street luxury, is deepening its UK footprint with four new ALO Sanctuaries opening across Manchester, London, [...]
Majestic launches search for 150 new colleagues to help it deliver biggest ever Christmas for customers
Majestic kicks off major recruitment drive ahead of festive season Retailer is recruiting for 150 new colleagues for stores across the UK Roles available include permanent and [...]
Eastgate Shopping Centre unveils community-crafted poppy installation
Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness is proud to unveil a unique and moving centrepiece for this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal – a striking river of poppies flowing [...]
Frieze Week comes to Sloane Street, 10th – 19th October
This October, Sloane Street becomes an open-air gallery as Frieze Week’s first official Destination Partner. Celebrated as a cornerstone of the international cultural calendar, Frieze Week transforms London each [...]
September 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
