Anthropologie opens second store in Scotland with new Glasgow location
Anthropologie, the global lifestyle brand known for its curated mix of apparel, accessories, homeware, and immersive store experiences, is thrilled to announce the opening of its second [...]
Co-op partners with Royal Mail to roll out parcel lockers
Co-op is the first retail group in the convenience sector to host Royal Mail parcel lockers The lockers will provide a quick and convenient additional service for [...]
Functional drinks boom as Gen Z swaps out coffee and alcohol for healthier alternatives
New data from Ocado Retail reveals sales of functional drinks such as kombucha, kefir and matcha have surged by 54 percent since last year as it has [...]
Seven openings in Shaftesbury Capital’s Soho including two UK firsts
Shaftesbury Capital has announced an abundance of activity across its Carnaby Street and Soho portfolio, as two international brands have launched debut stores, supported by new stores for [...]
Cornish Bakery targets 400+ UK locations
From the humble origins of a small fishing village in Cornwall, Cornish Bakery has been highly successful in expanding into ‘tourist hotspots’ and has since moved into [...]
Co-op serves-up its newest store in Cardiff
Co-op is welcoming members and customers into its newest store which has launched to serve and support the community in Penylan, Cardiff. The 2,500 sq ft purpose built new [...]
Spring heatwave delivers boost for Debenhams Group
Debenhams Group reported a 500 percent uplift in sales and a 1,000 percent uplift in searches for some summer products in May Summer spending arrives weeks before [...]
Art in Mayfair returns for its eighth season, honouring Royal Academician Anselm Kiefer
New West End Company is delighted to partner with the Royal Academy of Arts, for its eighth edition this summer of Art in Mayfair a striking public [...]
80s casual classics to make southern debut at The Liberty Romford
The Liberty Romford, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical, has announced that retro clothing retailer, 80s Casual Classics, has signed to open its first store in the South [...]
St James Quarter celebrates raft of F&B investment from trio of leading operators
St James Quarter has announced that three market-leading F&B brands have invested in the prime destination. itsu, the popular healthy fast-food restaurant, has reopened at the destination, and [...]
Superdrug launches new Meadowhall flagship after significant investment
Health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has unveiled a brand-new store in Meadowhall, creating 10 new permanent roles in the 10,199 sq ft space. The store is one [...]
Half of Brits shop for experience, not purchase, finds PPL PRS survey
Nearly half (46 percent) of shoppers get more of a mood boost from the experience itself rather than the items they buy, according to research by PPL [...]
Innovative brick slip cladding at Marks & Spencer’s Brixton store
Eurobrick Systems, the UK's leading brick slip cladding specialist, has recently contributed to the refurbishment of Marks & Spencer's historic Brixton store. This project showcases Eurobrick's technical [...]
The Entertainer reveals record opening at Bluewater
Britain’s toy shop, The Entertainer, has revealed that last weekend’s opening of its first Generation 5 store concept - in the Bluewater shopping centre - was the [...]
Retailers risk losing half of shoppers because of delays with refunds and returns
A survey of 2,000 shoppers on behalf of retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain, found that 53 percent of online shoppers would not spend again with a [...]
BPerfect extends lease at The Boulevard following flawless outlet launch
Northern Ireland’s outlet destination, The Boulevard, has announced that BPerfect’s first ever outlet store will continue trading at the scheme for the rest of the year, following [...]
Affinity Sterling Mills announces Skechers is set to open at the outlet centre
Affinity Sterling Mills, the outlet shopping centre in Tillicoultry, has announced that Skechers is set to arrive on 6th June, bringing its signature lifestyle and performance footwear [...]
DSS Europe 2025 wraps up its most transformative edition with record-breaking attendance
Europe’s premier digital signage event set a new attendance record, featuring three days of high-level content that explored business-critical challenges and opportunities. The Digital Signage Summit Europe [...]
Currys and VoCoVo partner to roll out headset technology across all UK stores
VoCoVo, the retail communications specialist, today announces a partnership with Currys, the omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, to implement its Series 5 Pro Headset technology [...]
Victoria Square bags Bershka for Northern Ireland debut as more brands choose the destination
Victoria Square in Belfast has signed Bershka for its Northern Ireland debut. The 17,500 sq ft flagship will join Pull & Bear, which is relocating to triple the size of its [...]
May 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
