Next opens flagship store at Lakeside Shopping Centre
NEXT plc hhas opened its brand-new flagship store at Lakeside Shopping Centre. At 83,000 sq ft, this expansive new retail space marks one of the largest stores [...]
Nobody’s Child expands store portfolio outside of London with new Windsor location
Fashion brand Nobody’s Child is delighted to announce the opening of its new 1000 sq ft standalone store in Windsor at the end of July 2025. The [...]
The Cotswold Company delivers 19 percent top-line growth to deliver record sales of £100m
The Cotswold Company, the digitally-led premium handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, is pleased to announce a trading update for the 52-week period to 28th February 2025. Key [...]
UK and European e-commerce order volumes increased +18 percent YOY in Q2 as soaring summer temperatures spiked sales
UK and European e-commerce order volumes increased by +18 percent in the first quarter (Q2) of 2025, with a +25 percent spike in June, as exceptionally hot [...]
Merry Hill levels up with Funstation’s 23,700 sq ft concept
Merry Hill has announced that Funstation, the UK’s ultimate family entertainment brand, has signed for a 23,700 sq ft location at the top 10 UK super regional centre, [...]
Currys rolls out crime reporting tool nationwide
Currys today announces the rollout of a new crime reporting tool to all its UK&I stores to enhance store safety, following a successful trial. Currys conducted a [...]
The Summer of Sound is coming to Selfridges
Summer of Sound is a season of unmissable merch, unexpected experiences, and moments made for fans at Selfridges. A blockbuster summer of major comebacks, favourite throwbacks and [...]
Wingstop UK continues London expansion with opening in Westfield Shepherd’s Bush
Wingstop UK has officially landed in Westfield Shepherd’s Bush in London. Located on the Lower Mall, the new site spans 3,379 sq ft and seats over 136 [...]
Fabulosa eyes up further expansion across five continents
Following its exponential success in Europe, fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa, is continuing to bolster its global presence, targeting expansion into five continents by the end of [...]
Pasta Evangelists marks next stage of expansion with new restaurants in the City and home counties
Pasta Evangelists has set its intention to become the UK’s fast-growing, casual dining hot spot of 2025. Following the opening of its flagship Farringdon restaurant in June [...]
Illy’s X-Caps go live with omnichannel content campaign from M-Cube
Illy has partnered with M-Cube, the in-store digital solutions provider, to deliver a dynamic omnichannel content campaign to support the launch of its new X-Caps coffee pods. The campaign [...]
InPost partners with Warner Music Group’s WMX to deliver fan merchandise at scale for UK music fans and concertgoers
InPost UK, a provider of logistics solutions for the e-commerce industry, today announces a new partnership with Warner Music Group’s WMX, introducing a first-of-its-kind merchandise experience beginning [...]
lululemon lands at Heathrow with first airport store in Europe
Today, lululemon opens its doors in Heathrow Terminal 5. Marking an exciting milestone, it is the first lululemon store in a European airport. lululemon is known for [...]
FARM Rio extends their exclusive pop-up experience at Selfridges, London
On 12th May, FARM Rio debuted at Selfridges, London, with an immersive pop-up experience created in collaboration with the Brazil-based, internationally acclaimed design studio Estúdio Campana. Following [...]
Majestic uncorks Thame store to kick-start summer of expansion
Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has kicked off the summer in style by opening the doors to its newest store in Thame. The 1,680 sq [...]
SGS UK Retail launches bold new brand identities for Lakeside and Victoria Centre
SGS UK Retail unveils dynamic new brand identities for two of the UK’s most established retail and leisure destinations: Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex and Victoria Centre [...]
PayPal unveils $15m summer campaign featuring Will Ferrell and invites consumers to ‘Check out PayPal’
Major UK campaign is PayPal's biggest in years, spotlighting app refresh and seasonal cashback incentive PayPal is making waves this summer with the launch of a $15 [...]
Mid-year milestone: Merry Hill hails record footfall
Merry Hill, one of the UK's top 10 super regional destinations, is celebrating record footfall performance across the centre, reporting a 5.6% year-on-year increase for the first [...]
Autumn Fair 2025 reveals powerful content agenda designed to equip independent retailers for a changing market
Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for home, gift, and fashion, has revealed its most ambitious and retailer-focused content programme to date. Practical, focused, and easy to [...]
Saucony hits the ground running with launch of pioneer store on Covent Garden’s James Street
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Saucony, a leading performance running and lifestyle brand, has opened its pioneer store at 4 James Street in Covent Garden. Located on [...]
June 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
