Neal’s Yard Remedies relocates to Manchester Arndale
Neal’s Yard Remedies will occupy an 873 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale The retailer has signed a 10-year lease, relocating from King Street Neal's Yard Remedies [...]
36 percent of shoppers have used AI to help buy groceries, with most using it to compare prices
Consumers are increasingly turning to AI to compare prices, research products and even buy groceries, transforming everyday shopping habits. Rithum, a global commerce operations platform, has released [...]
Asda to let fans swap worn football shirts if England or Scotland miss out on a place in the final
With 80 percent of Brits saying football shirts are too expensive, Asda is not only selling adult England and Scotland shirts for just £12, but also giving [...]
SOCKSHOP reaches £30,000 donation milestone
As Pride celebrations return across the UK this summer, SOCKSHOP is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the LGBT Foundation through its pride sock collection, a [...]
AS Colour makes Yorkshire debut at Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that AS Colour, the premium blank clothing retailer, has made its Yorkshire debut in the historic Victoria Quarter. The New Zealand-born retailer has launched into a 4,351 sq ft space across [...]
Tapi wins The Sunday Times Best Big Retailer to Work For 2026
Britain flooring retailer Tapi Carpets & Floors has been named the Winner of The Sunday Times Best Big Retailer To Work For 2026. This prestigious list compiles [...]
Spitalfields E1 announces a host of new food and drink openings this spring
Spitalfields E1, the market destination for East London has welcomed three exciting new food and drink operators this spring. Joining the iconic East London destination are The [...]
Currys unveils AI skills program for charities
New programme launched by Currys to build AI confidence, skills and know‑how among local charities. Part of Currys’ ambition to become the Home of AI. Currys is [...]
Inditex brands Stradivarius and Pull&Bear open regional debuts at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that Inditex brands Stradivarius and Pull&Bear have launched neighbouring stores at the scheme, as firsts in Yorkshire. The two openings take Inditex’s presence at [...]
Iceland Foods earns third consecutive spot on Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
Iceland Foods and The Food Warehouse has been named one of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work for 2026, securing its place in the ‘Very Big Organisation’ category for a third consecutive year and reinforcing its reputation [...]
2026 World Cup to generate a record £2.90bn for retail
UK consumers set to spend £3.80bn over the 2026 World Cup tournament 26.4 million people expected to make a retail purchase for the World Cup Grocery retailers [...]
OurCoop raises more than £500,000 through Pennies partnership
Members and customers across OurCoop have donated more than £500,000 through the Society’s partnership with micro-donations charity Pennies, helping to support local good causes and national charity [...]
Game on for Harlequin Watford as Activate signs
Harlequin Watford, Hertfordshire’s retail and leisure destination owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced the signing of immersive gaming concept Activate, further strengthening its position [...]
AO marks five years at Larkhall depot with fresh investment in delivery fleet and jobs
AO is marking five years of operations at its Larkhall delivery depot with new investment in its fleet, site improvements and local job creation. The online electricals [...]
Brits set to stock up ahead of the long weekend
Zilch, the intelligent payments platform, has analysed its UK transaction data from grocery and home & DIY retailers around past late May Bank Holidays, to determine consumers’ [...]
Xiaomi opens its second Xiaomi Store in London at Westfield White City
Xiaomi announced the opening of its second Xiaomi Store in London, located within Westfield London in White City, one of the capital’s leading retail and lifestyle destinations. [...]
Affinity portfolio celebrates standout May Bank Holiday
Global Mutual’s Affinity outlet portfolio has reported leisure-led sales uplifts of up to +252 percent and footfall increases of up to +88 percent following a programme of [...]
One Stop support Alzheimer’s Society’s Forget Me Not appeal
One Stop is supporting its charity partner, Alzheimer’s Society, with their annual Forget Me Not appeal. Up until Tuesday 30th June 2026, customers will be able to pick up a Forget Me Not pin badge for £1 at their local One Stop store. The [...]
Shoezone launches on TikTok Shop, as the retailer leans into a social first approach
Shoezone, the online and in-store footwear retailer, has launched their first social shopping channel on TikTok shop. Leaning into a social-first approach, the company joins brands such [...]
Slazenger to launch flagship padel club in Braehead
Slazenger announces plans to open a flagship 30,000 sq ft Padel Club at Frasers Plus Braehead as part of its mission to become the UK’s leading padel [...]
May 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
