Autumn Fair unveils full Counter Talks programme as retail experts prepare to tackle the issues shaping the season ahead
From AI and social commerce to retail crime, licensing, visual merchandising and the latest consumer trends, Autumn Fair’s finalised agenda offers four days of free, practical insight [...]
UNIQLO enhance modern retail environment with I-Clad
As commercial interior designers and fit-out specialists continue to seek materials that combine aesthetics with practicality, brick slip systems continue being used to bring the character of [...]
John Lewis Leans into in-store theatre as it reveals its new restaurant concept; Platter
Platter will replace John Lewis restaurants in 32 stores, from Exeter to Edinburgh, with the flagship opening at Oxford Street this week Flagship features open kitchen, cocktail [...]
SPAR UK’s Community Cashback campaign awards £96K to community groups across the UK
SPAR is celebrating the fifth successful year of its Community Cashback campaign, awarding £96,000 to 23 local charities and community groups across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and [...]
Roxy Ball Room has landed in High Holborn
London’s newest destination for Booze & Ball Games is now open, bringing Roxy’s signature Crazy Pool to High Holborn, alongside a lineup of competitive games, cocktails and [...]
Brits set to splash out estimated £2.8 billion extra as payday kicks off final weekend of summer
An estimated 27 million Brits* expect to spend more than usual over the August Bank Holiday – with around 12 million expecting to splash out at least [...]
There’s more to back-to-school than the Q3 sales bump
By Lena Kleinwechter, Customer Engagement and Loyalty Strategist at Talon.One Stock up and discount hard, then move straight on to Christmas. That is the back-to-school playbook for [...]
Grid Braehead footfall surges as blockbuster release demonstrates power of leisure-led retail
New footfall data demonstrates the power of blockbuster cinema releases driving visits to mixed-use destinations Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which was partly filmed in Glasgow and released [...]
Cornish Bakery opens a new bakery in Witney
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, opened the doors to its new Witney bakery on 21st August, transforming a distinctive Grade II listed [...]
Dreams celebrates 225-store milestone with new Manchester opening
New Manchester store marks Dreams’ 225th UK location, strengthening its nationwide presence Dreams continues to invest in physical retail, making it easier for customers to try products and [...]
bp and RNLI share life-saving advice to millions in UK this summer
Ahead of the August bank holiday, bp and the RNLI have announced a new partnership that has focused on bringing the RNLI’s lifesaving ‘Float to Live’ advice [...]
Poundland to open first new store in two years as recovery continues at pace
Poundland has confirmed it will open its first new store in two years, as it begins the roll out of its new general merchandise ranges. On 29th [...]
PURESEOUL and Space NK launch at Lakeside
Lakeside, the UK’s sixth-ranked out-of-town super-regional destination owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has welcomed a duo of leading beauty retailers to the centre, with the [...]
Metrocentre welcomes trio of openings to ‘The Crescent’
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced a series of new openings at The Crescent, its 10,000 sq ft dedicated hub for independent retailers. Four brands are currently open and [...]
Toolstation builds upon convenience with trial of 17 collection lockers at its Battersea store
Toolstation has partnered with eLocker to install 17 collection lockers outside its Toolstation GO store in Battersea, offering customers a faster, more convenient way to shop, 24 [...]
Iceland Foods launches £1 meal deals to help families tackle the summer holiday cost-crunch
Forget your typical supermarket meal deal. Iceland is taking value to a whole new level this summer with complete family mealtime bundles for just £1, available online [...]
Just Eat and Laundryheap sign a UK-first partnership
Just Eat has launched a first-of-its-kind offer with laundry and dry cleaning platform, Laundryheap The exclusive partnership marks Just Eat's first move beyond food and retail delivery [...]
IKEA announces upcoming launch of “second-hand marketplace”
Today, IKEA announces it will be launching a brand-new platform: the IKEA second-hand marketplace. The IKEA second-hand marketplace is a dedicated space where pre-loved IKEA products can [...]
Creative Retail Awards reveals 2026 Shortlist Guide and a new home
The Creative Retail Awards has today published its 2026 Shortlist Guide, revealing the projects competing for the retail design industry’s most sought-after honours, and confirming that this [...]
Frasers Group acquisition of Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group plc has announced the acquisition of Harvey Nichols from FTI Consulting LLP. Harvey Nichols is one of the UK's most recognised luxury retailers, with a [...]
August 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
