The LEGO Group announces its first store in East Anglia is to open this Autumn
The LEGO Group has announced the opening of a new store in the UK - at Chantry Place, Norwich Creating unforgettable immersive experiences through hands-on play opportunities, [...]
LOOKFANTASTIC absorbs VAT costs on SPF for the third consecutive year
For the third year in a row, LOOKFANTASTIC is voluntarily absorbing the cost of VAT on select SPF 30+ products to support the importance of sun protection [...]
Small trolleys, big futures as Co-op opens Play Shop at Eureka!
Co-op has launched a new partnership with Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire, opening a newly branded Co-op Play Shop designed to help children and [...]
Five new F&B brands to join Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that five new hospitality brands are set to join the Covent Garden neighbourhood and enhance the culinary line-up, including a debut for Carmy’s, and [...]
World Cup 2026 set to drive a new wave of retail spend as fans shop the moment, not just the match
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, analysis and forward-looking insights from unified commerce Shopify Plus agency Visualsoft suggest the tournament will trigger a [...]
Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon raises over £22,000 for local children’s hospice Julia’s House
Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon is celebrating a successful partnership with local children’s hospice, Julia’s House, having raised more than £22,000 over the past three years and [...]
Spending falls -0.1 percent in April after 16 months of growth, but consumers show resilience amid ongoing uncertainty
Non-essential spending declined -0.3 percent, while essential spend was propped up by a 10.4 percent uplift in fuel While 72 percent cite cost-of-living concerns, the majority remain [...]
Ribble partners with Cotswold Outdoor to launch new in-store concept in Leeds
Ribble has partnered with British outdoor retailer Cotswold Outdoor to launch a new in-store concept in Leeds. The partnership brings together two brands with a shared mindset. Helping people get more from the [...]
Lindt unveils indulgent new chocolate shop in retail destination, Trafford Centre
Lindt & Sprüngli, the globally renowned Swiss chocolate manufacturer, is launching its latest luxurious Chocolate Shop in the heart of Manchester’s retail destination, Trafford Centre, on 28th May. [...]
Bath & Body Works to make East Midlands debut at Victoria Centre in Nottingham
Victoria Centre Nottingham, the East Midlands’ retail destination owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced the signing of global body care and home fragrance brand, [...]
OurCoop receives King’s Award for Enterprise
OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent cooperative, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for promoting opportunity. OurCoop has been recognised for its ground-breaking work to [...]
Highcross celebrates retail excellence as annual awards return
Highcross Leicester has recognised the standout performers within its retail and dining community at its annual retailer awards. Returning after a five year hiatus, the awards - presented [...]
Livingston Designer Outlet strengthens retail offer with Chapelle Jewellery’s only Scottish store
Livingston Designer Outlet has secured a new leasing agreement with the return of Chapelle Jewellery, the UK luxury outlet specialist for jewellery and watches, further demonstrating sustained [...]
Hamleys extends travel hubs with new stores in Liverpool Street Station and Heathrow T2
Hamleys is set to boost its travel point presence in the UK with a new pop-up store in London’s Liverpool Street Station and a new location in [...]
VamooshTM receives a King’s Award for Enterprise
Barnsley-based Vamoosh has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Vamoosh is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a [...]
Hammerson teams up with Waymap to transform central Birmingham accessibility
Hammerson has partnered with Waymap, the personal navigation app, to boost accessibility across Bullring and Grand Central in the heart of Birmingham. The app works indoors, outdoors [...]
Asda reveals opening date for new George concept store in Lincoln
Asda has confirmed that its new stand-alone George concept store in Lincoln will officially open its doors on Thursday 14th May, marking the latest milestone in the [...]
Little Soap Company honoured with a 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainability
Little Soap Company, the Worcestershire-based natural soap pioneer, has been honoured with a 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainabilty, one of just 185 organisations recognised nationally this year [...]
NextGen Signage drives The DSS 2026 agenda and speaker line-up
The digital signage industry is entering a decisive phase of structural and technological change, driven by platform consolidation, AI adoption and new operating models. The Digital Signage [...]
British Land announces significant new retail and leisure development at Glasgow Fort
British Land has submitted a planning application for a 60,000 sq ft expansion of Glasgow Fort, with the proposed development extension representing one of the UK’s first [...]
April 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
