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 [...]
Trafford Centre strengthens premium retail offer with arrival of international menswear brand Suitsupply
Trafford Centre has announced that international menswear retailer Suitsupply will open a new store at the destination in spring/summer 2027, further strengthening its premium fashion offering and [...]
French Connection joins premium brand line-up at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds
British fashion brand French Connection has officially opened at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds, becoming the latest nationally recognised retailer to join the destination’s growing premium fashion [...]
Karen Millen makes a bricks and mortar return
Karen Millen is making its bricks and mortar comeback after seven years, with a rollout across concession stores throughout the UK. Responding to customer demand, Karen Millen [...]
LOOKFANTASTIC launches on Deliveroo
From spotting the latest beauty obsessions on your feed to having them arrive at your door in as little as 20 minutes, beauty has never been more [...]
New M&S Food opens at Redevco’s Poole Retail Park
Redevco’s Poole Retail Park in Branksome welcomes new M&S Food M&S has signed for 44,690 sq ft on a 15-year lease, taking the park to 94% let [...]
Captify UK data reveals Back to School is no longer one shopping moment – it’s two distinct consumer journeys
As brands prepare for the annual Back to School shopping season, Captify (part of Verve), a specialist in Search Intelligence, has revealed new analysis showing that Back [...]
Glasgow’s first SEPHORA store opens its doors at Silverburn
The wait is over as Sephora opens its first Glasgow store, bringing 4,940 sq ft of must-have beauty, exclusive brands and experiences to the west of Scotland [...]
British Land agrees 13,000 sq ft of new lettings at Glasgow Fort this summer
British Land’s Glasgow Fort retail park is set to welcome three new national retailers to its line-up of independent, local and national brands. Global jewellery and accessory [...]
The UK’s largest official Harry Potter Shop to open on Oxford Street on 4th November 2026
Fans are invited to step inside the spellbinding Diagon Alley-inspired flagship destination in the heart of London Wands at the ready, magic is coming home! Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences is opening the UK’s largest official Harry Potter Shop [...]
American Vintage opens a new store in Redchurch, London
In the heart of London, American Vintage has unveiled a new store in Redchurch, an emerging neighbourhood known for its ever-evolving energy and strong creative identity. In [...]
Activate launches into Harlequin with a regional debut
Hertfordshire retail and leisure destination, Harlequin Watford, which is owned and managed by SGS UK Retail, has announced that the immersive gaming concept, Activate, has now opened within the [...]
Westfield Rise and Disney UK expand Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” inspired activity across Westfield Stratford City
Westfield Rise, the in-house media agency of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), has launched the second phase of its integrated “Toy Story 5”-inspired experiential activity at Westfield Stratford City (running until 9th August at Westfield [...]
93 percent of British businesses impacted by new EU packaging regulation
New research reveals widespread packaging changes ahead of key Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) milestone on 12thAugust 2026 Data also reveals the UK’s packaging Extended Producer [...]
Specsavers extends free eye and ear care to anyone experiencing homelessness
Specsavers has provided free eye and ear care to more than 7,000 people since 2022 New research shows 44 percent of people experiencing homelessness have either never [...]
The new EU cosmetic allergen labelling rules
By Jeremy Freedman, Managing Director at Guardpack As of 31st July 2026, cosmetic brands placing new products on the EU market must comply with updated fragrance allergen [...]
UK heatwaves drive surge in demand for home cooling as shoppers race to beat the heat
New data* from Debenhams Group reveals sales of “cooling” products more than tripled on a year-on-year basis during the recent warm weather this summer. New data from Debenhams [...]
The Perfume Shop celebrates one year of its boutique concept
The Perfume Shop is celebrating the first anniversary of its Boutique concept, marking a year of helping customers discover premium and niche perfume brands in-store and online [...]
Milaf Global launches Saudi: Sky’s The Limit at The Corner Shop, Selfridges London
Milaf Global, a PIF company and one of Saudi Arabia’s leading food and beverage groups, has announced the launch of Saudi: Sky’s The Limit at The Corner [...]
Sustainable girl summer: What retailers can learn from Love Island and eBay’s resale partnership
By Inge Bujakiewicz-Baars, Head of Sustainability at ReBound Returns This summer, sustainable fashion shared the spotlight with villa drama thanks to eBay's partnership with Love Island, which [...]
July 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
