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		<title>Primark celebrates fifth Middle East store with debut in Bahrain in partnership with Alshaya Group</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Primark has officially opened its doors in City Centre Primark celebrates fifth Middle East store with debut in Bahrain in partnership with Alshaya Group 1 Bahrain, marking the retailer’s first store in Bahrain and its 20th market globally. In partnership with Alshaya Group, its first store in Bahrain will be shortly followed by its first location in  [...]</p>
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<li><em>Primark has officially opened its doors in City Centre Primark celebrates fifth Middle East store with debut in Bahrain in partnership with Alshaya Group 1 Bahrain, marking the retailer’s first store in Bahrain and its 20</em><sup><em>th</em></sup><em> market globally.</em></li>
<li><em>In partnership with Alshaya Group, its first store in Bahrain will be shortly followed by its first location in Qatar, opening in October 2026.</em></li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">International fashion retailer Primark has opened its first store in Bahrain, located at City Centre Bahrain, in partnership with international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. The opening marks Primark’s 20<sup>th</sup> international market entry, and third country in the Middle East following Kuwait in 2025 and UAE earlier this year.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">With thousands of customers attending the opening event, the flagship Primark store in Bahrain offers over 43,000 sq ft of shopping space, set over two floors, employing over 320 colleagues. The opening was attended by H.E. Micheál Smith, Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Mr. Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, and was led by John Hadden, CEO at Alshaya Group.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Opening day celebrations included entertainment, giveaways and activations designed to create a memorable shopping journey for customers as they experienced Primark for the first time in the Kingdom.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The celebrations also marked the traditional acknowledgment in Bahrain of the national day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the same day.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">H.E. Micheál Smith, Ambassador-designate of Ireland to the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenting at the opening said: “I’m delighted to attend the opening of the first Primark store in Bahrain, as one of my first engagements in the region. I’ve no doubt that this iconic Irish brand will continue to excite customers and I’d like to congratulate Alshaya Group on their partnership with Primark. Go n-éirí leat agus gach rath ort (an Irish phrase meaning &#8211; good luck and every success to you).”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Eoin Tonge, Primark CEO, said: “It’s fantastic to see Primark open its doors in Bahrain and reach the milestone of our 20th international market. We’re excited to build on the momentum we have seen in our stores in Kuwait and the UAE, as we bring Primark to more customers across the region. Our partnership with Alshaya Group is going from strength to strength and we look forward to seeing Bahraini customers experience Primark for themselves.”</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">John Hadden, CEO, Alshaya Group, added: &#8220;As we approach a year since we opened our first Primark store in Kuwait, we are thrilled to open our fifth store here in Bahrain as we continue our partnership with Primark to bring the much-loved brand to the region. The response to the store has been amazing &#8211; thank you to our customers in Bahrain and from Saudi Arabia for joining us at the fantastic opening, and H.E Ambassador Smith for his support, and to our partners at Majid Al Futtaim.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management said: “We are delighted to welcome Primark to Bahrain for the very first time at City Centre Bahrain, bringing one of the world’s most recognised fashion brands to our customers in the Kingdom. This opening also marks the third Primark store to launch across Majid Al Futtaim destinations in partnership with Alshaya Group, following City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates. It reflects our continued focus on bringing sought-after international brands and new experiences to our markets and is another important milestone in a growing partnership that will see Primark expand further across our portfolio in the region.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The opening in Bahrain will be followed in a few weeks’ time by Primark&#8217;s first-ever store in Qatar on 29th October in Doha Festival City.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking ahead, Primark&#8217;s expansion across the GCC is set to continue into 2027, with the first Primark in KSA set to open in March 2027.  A new location in Kuwait at Aventura Mall and a second store in Qatar at Villaggio Mall are also set to open, further strengthening the brand&#8217;s presence across existing markets and bringing Primark to even more communities throughout the region.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Centre, Livingston in Scotland has launched its ‘Walk of Fame, 50 Stars for 50 Years’ campaign to mark its golden anniversary celebrations and launch into leisure with the arrival of Hollywood Bowl this winter and raise money for the children’s hospice charity, CHAS. Shoppers, members of the local community and businesses can buy their  [...]</p>
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<p>The Centre, Livingston in Scotland has launched its ‘Walk of Fame, 50 Stars for 50 Years’ campaign to mark its golden anniversary celebrations and launch into leisure with the arrival of Hollywood Bowl this winter and raise money for the children’s hospice charity, CHAS.</p>
<p>Shoppers, members of the local community and businesses can buy their own personalised star for a minimum donation of £10 or gift someone special with a star, creating a lasting way to be part of the shopping centre’s 50th anniversary.</p>
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<p>The first 25 stars will be released on Monday 5<sup>th</sup> October at 2pm at a CHAS pop up, located next to New Look, with all proceeds going to the charity, which provides specialist hospice care for young people with life-shortening conditions and their families.</p>
<p>Each star purchased will form part of the ‘Walk of Fame’, positioned on the floor leading up to the new Hollywood Bowl, which will be in situ for two months.  Thereafter, the stars will be part of a ‘Wall of Fame’ display, located across from the History Wall, near Boots.</p>
<p>Everyone who purchases a star will be invited to the unveiling of the ‘Walk of Fame’ on the 7<sup>th</sup> November and get their very own star as a keepsake.</p>
<p>Zhenya Dove, Community Fundraiser at CHAS, said: “We’re so honoured to be a part of such a special anniversary and celebrations!</p>
<p>“Each star will help us provide care, comfort and moments of joy for families going through the hardest of times. Knowing that their community is alongside them means so much. Thank you to The Centre, Livingston team and to everyone who purchases a star for helping families make the most of their precious time together.”</p>
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<p class="x_x1yc453h">Tess Sundberg, Marketing Manager at The Centre, Livingston said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating such a significant milestone with our ‘Walk of Fame’ initiative that brings together our 50-year history, our local community and an important cause.</p>
<p class="x_x1yc453h">It’s such a memorable way for people to get involved, whether they choose a star for themselves or as a gift for someone special, while helping us to raise much-needed funds for CHAS.</p>
<p class="x_x1yc453h">It also marks where we’ve come from and the start of a new exciting chapter with the arrival of Hollywood Bowl.”</p>
<p class="x_x1yc453h">The second batch of stars will be released on Saturday, 17<sup>th</sup> October. Check out The Centre, Livingston website for more information including all Terms &amp; Conditions.</p>
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		<title>Global fashion brand UNIQLO to join British Land’s Southgate, Bath</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carley Espinoza]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>British Land’s SouthGate shopping centre in Bath will welcome global Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO to its line-up of independent, local and national brands, next spring/summer. Opening on St Lawrence Street, the brand will take c.8,000 sq ft across two floors. Recognised for its philosophy of creating innovative, comfortable, high-quality clothing, UNIQLO will bring both women’s  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400;">British Land’s SouthGate shopping centre in Bath will welcome global Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO to its line-up of independent, local and national brands, next spring/summer.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Opening on St Lawrence Street, the brand will take c.8,000 sq ft across two floors. Recognised for its philosophy of creating innovative, comfortable, high-quality clothing, UNIQLO will bring both women’s and men’s LifeWear to the SouthGate store.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">British Land continues to actively evolve the retail mix at SouthGate, targeting high-quality brands that complement the destination’s existing offer and respond to changing consumer demand. Its focus is on continually enhancing the customer experience and ensuring the destination remains relevant to both visitors and the local community.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Kate Lea, Head of Shopping Centre Leasing at British Land, said: “UNIQLO is a fantastic addition to SouthGate and a great example of the high-quality brands we’re targeting as we continue to evolve its offer. A focus on quality, design and innovation makes it a great fit for Bath’s customer base, and alongside recent arrivals like Nobody’s Child and Space NK, it demonstrates the strength of occupier demand for the city and the momentum behind our leasing strategy.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">We’re focused on creating the right mix of brands and experiences for our customers, while bringing new names to the city that give people even more reasons to visit SouthGate. We’re really looking forward to welcoming UNIQLO next spring.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Alessandro Dudech, Chief Operation Officer at UNIQLO, added: “Bath is an exciting next step in our continued growth across the UK, and SouthGate is a natural home for UNIQLO in the city. We look forward to bringing our LifeWear to the local community when we open next spring.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">UNIQLO’s move into Bath marks another milestone in its expansion plans, marking the second opening for the brand in the South West.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Superdrug has officially relaunched its refurbished store at Merry Hill, owned and operated by Redical, following a major transformation, making it the largest store in the retailer’s UK estate. The relaunch marks the latest milestone in Superdrug’s ongoing investment in its bricks-and-mortar portfolio. Now spanning 12,831 sq ft, the transformed store will create 15 new permanent roles, alongside 10 seasonal positions  [...]</p>
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<p>Superdrug has officially relaunched its refurbished store at Merry Hill, owned and operated by Redical, following a major transformation, making it the largest store in the retailer’s UK estate. The relaunch marks the latest milestone in Superdrug’s ongoing investment in its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.</p>
<p>Now spanning 12,831 sq ft, the transformed store will create 15 new permanent roles, alongside 10 seasonal positions over the Christmas period. The investment forms part of Superdrug’s wider expansion plans, which will see the retailer open 30 new stores across the UK this year.</p>
<p>To celebrate the reopening, customers visiting on opening day can enjoy a live DJ set, while the first 50 shoppers through the doors will receive a £10 Superdrug voucher.</p>
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<p>Inside, customers will find an even wider range of international and trending beauty brands, including Biodance and Medicube, alongside much-loved Superdrug own-brand favourites such as Studio London, B. Skin, Me+, Vitamin E and Optimum. The refurbished store also features an extensive premium fragrance collection, bringing some of the latest and most popular scents together under one roof, as well as a pharmacy, aesthetics clinic and piercing studio.</p>
<p>Superdrug is also continuing the expansion of its accredited Aesthetics Clinic offering with the reopening of the refreshed store, registered with CQC (Care Quality Commission), marking another milestone in the retailer’s commitment to delivering safe, accessible and regulated aesthetic treatments on the high street.</p>
<p>Customers can also make the most of their visits by signing up to Superdrug’s Health &amp; Beautycard and VIP Rewards programmes. Members can earn points on purchases and redeem them at a later date, as well as accessing exclusive benefits including lower prices, bonus point promotions, birthday treats and the option to pay with points.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56256" src="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Superdrug-Merry-Hill-Internal-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Superdrug Property Director, Clare Jennings said: “We’re delighted to be opening the doors to our newly refurbished store at Merry Hill, which is now the largest store in our estate. The 12,831 sq. ft. store brings together everything customers love about Superdrug, from great value across health, beauty and wellbeing to the latest international beauty trends and much-loved own-brand favourites.”</p>
<p>Our refurbished store gives customers the chance to explore our dedicated Beauty Studio, discover an extensive premium fragrance collection and shop the latest trends across beauty and skincare. We’re excited to welcome both new and existing Superdrug customers and hope they enjoy discovering everything our refurbished store has to offer”</p>
<p>Alistair Winning, Leasing Manager for Redical, said: “The full reopening of Superdrug in its new, significantly expanded format marks an important milestone for Merry Hill, reinforcing our position as a leading destination for health, beauty and wellness. As Merry Hill continues to evolve, the unveiling of the UK’s largest Superdrug store demonstratesour commitment to delivering an increasingly compelling offer for visitors, and the growing appeal of the destination for best-in-class retailers.”</p>
<p>Superdrug is located on the Upper Mall at Merry Hill.</p>
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		<title>The Perfume Shop launches Christmas recruitment drive with around 800 seasonal roles across the UK &#038; Ireland</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Perfume Shop has launched its 2026 Christmas recruitment programme, with around 800 temporary Christmas Sales Assistant roles becoming available across the UK and Ireland ahead of the festive season. Vacancies have already opened in selected locations, with hundreds more set to go live throughout September and early October. Nearly every The Perfume Shop store  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Perfume Shop has launched its 2026 Christmas recruitment programme, with around 800 temporary Christmas Sales Assistant roles becoming available across the UK and Ireland ahead of the festive season.</p>
<p>Vacancies have already opened in selected locations, with hundreds more set to go live throughout September and early October. Nearly every The Perfume Shop store will welcome at least one temporary Christmas Sales Assistant this year, as the retailer strengthens its teams ahead of one of the busiest periods in the retail calendar.</p>
<p>Alongside supporting stores during the Christmas rush, this year’s recruitment programme will provide hundreds of people with the chance to build hands-on workplace experience. The Perfume Shop is particularly encouraging applications from young people entering employment for the first time, for whom a seasonal position can provide an accessible first step into the world of work.</p>
<p>Working on the shop floor during the fast-paced festive period gives new starters experience that extends well beyond retail, from learning how to communicate with different customers and work effectively as part of a team, to problem solving and building confidence in a professional environment.</p>
<p>Christmas Sales Assistants will be supported with training to prepare them for the festive season and will work alongside The Perfume Shop’s experienced Perfume People, helping customers find the perfect fragrance for one of the biggest gifting occasions of the year.</p>
<p>Seasonal perfume people have the opportunity to earn commission in addition to their hourly pay and receive an employee discount on products. Wellbeing support is available through the Retail Trust and Stream, providing resources to support people’s mental, physical and financial wellbeing. While these roles provide an opportunity for those taking their first steps into employment, applications are open to people at all stages of their working lives, whether looking for additional income over Christmas, wanting to build experience or simply seeking a new challenge during the festive period.</p>
<p>Michelle Fellows, People, Sustainability &amp; Development Director at The Perfume Shop, says: “Our Christmas perfume people become an important part of our store teams at the busiest and most exciting time of the year. With around 800 opportunities becoming available across the UK and Ireland, we’re looking forward to welcoming lots of new faces into the business.</p>
<p>A seasonal role can be a great way to experience the workplace for the first time and learn what it’s like to be part of a busy team. You’re interacting with customers, learning from experienced people you work with and developing confidence every day, all while helping people find something special for Christmas. We want everyone who joins us for the festive season to get something valuable from their time at The Perfume Shop, whether that’s new skills, greater confidence, additional income or experience that helps them decide where they want to go next.”</p>
<p>Recruitment is now underway, with further Christmas Sales Assistant vacancies set to be released throughout September and early October.</p>
<p>To view current opportunities and apply, visit: <a href="http://www.theperfumeshopjobs.com/">www.theperfumeshopjobs.com</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Tenpin, one of the UK’s leading bowling and entertainment providers, has signed to join the centre’s fast-growing leisure offer, bolstering the centre’s continued transformation and affirming its position as a top 65 UK retail destination. Tenpin is set to take a prominent 23,000 sq ft unit, opposite the leisure extension, and part of the centre’s  [...]</p>
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<p>Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Tenpin, one of the UK’s leading bowling and entertainment providers, has signed to join the centre’s fast-growing leisure offer, bolstering the centre’s continued transformation and affirming its position as a top 65 UK retail destination.</p>
<p>Tenpin is set to take a prominent 23,000 sq ft unit, opposite the leisure extension, and part of the centre’s impressive £60 million leisure investment. The new site will offer a premium entertainment experience for families, friends, and corporate groups alike. Visitors can look forward to 20 bowling lanes, a fully stocked bar, a delicious menu, interactive darts, pool tables, private karaoke rooms, and an expansive arcade.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56245" src="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Dewsbury-Opening-53-of-459.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The new site will be the brand’s second in the region, showcasing Queensgate’s appeal to best-in-class leisure operators. The addition comes as Queensgate reports its leisure offer continuously outperforms expectations, with both sales and footfall increasing 71 percent and 25 percent year-on-year respectively, thanks to its regional dominance and wide catchment of affluent visitors.</p>
<p>Ed Ginn, Director of Investment Management at Invesco Real Estate, said: “The performance of Queensgate’s leisure is going from strength to strength, and the centre’s transformation continues at pace with the addition of Tenpin. There is clear demand and desire for more competitive socialising in Peterborough, and we’re dedicated to fulfilling the needs and wants of our visitors. Given Queensgate’s dominant position in the city, Tenpin becomes another great pull, creating more family-friendly visits, multi-purpose trips, and longer stays.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56246" src="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tenpin_Warrington-Opening-2-of-251.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Mark Willis, CEO at Tenpin, commented: “We’re very excited to announce our new location at Queensgate in Peterborough. This new site will be our 61st location, and we can’t wait to welcome the community and become a vibrant hub for leisure, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the city. Our new centre will offer so much more than just bowling; we’re investing in a wide range of activities to ensure there’s something for everyone, with great value at the heart of everything we do.”</p>
<p>Sovereign Centros from CBRE acts as the appointed asset manager for owner Invesco Real Estate, while CBRE and Time Retail Partners are the letting agents for Queensgate.</p>
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		<title>FACEGYM opens the doors to Yorkshire’s first facial workout studio at Victoria Leeds</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>FACEGYM has officially opened the doors to its new 1,772 sq ft flagship Leeds studio in the Redical-owned and operated destination, Victoria Leeds, bringing its celebrity-loved facial workouts to Yorkshire for the first time, and continuing its expansion across the UK. The opening marks a major milestone for the London-born global beauty and wellness brand,  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400;">FACEGYM has officially opened the doors to its new 1,772 sq ft flagship Leeds studio in the Redical-owned and operated destination, Victoria Leeds, bringing its celebrity-loved facial workouts to Yorkshire for the first time, and continuing its expansion across the UK.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The opening marks a major milestone for the London-born global beauty and wellness brand, introducing its pioneering facial fitness concept to Leeds and giving the city a completely new way to workout.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Located within the iconic Victoria Leeds, the new studio offers FACEGYM’s signature high-energy, non-invasive workouts, which combine targeted massage techniques, skincare, tools and technology to exercise the 40+ muscles in the face. The leading lifestyle destination provides the brand with a prime platform for its second standalone location outside the capital, satisfying the growing demand from its affluent visitors for science-backed, experiential wellness.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Just as you train the muscles in your body, FACEGYM is designed around the principle of working the muscles in your face. Each session follows a workout structure incorporating a warm-up, cardio, sculpting and cool-down, delivered by FACEGYM’s specially trained Trainers.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56239" src="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" srcset="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--200x151.jpg 200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--300x227.jpg 300w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--400x302.jpg 400w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--600x453.jpg 600w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--768x580.jpg 768w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--800x604.jpg 800w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--1024x774.jpg 1024w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--1200x907.jpg 1200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal--1536x1161.jpg 1536w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-.jpg 1694w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Clients can expect techniques including whipping, knuckling and deep muscle manipulation, alongside technology such as electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), designed to activate facial muscles and help lift, tone and sculpt.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Founded in London by beauty and wellness entrepreneur and former Financial Times columnist Inge Theron, FACEGYM pioneered the concept of facial fitness and has since grown into a global brand, challenging the traditional facial and encouraging people to think about their facial muscles as part of their wider fitness and wellbeing routines.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Angelo Castello, CEO of FACEGYM, said: “Leeds is an incredibly exciting next step for FACEGYM as we continue to grow our presence across the UK. Yorkshire has such a strong and thriving fitness, beauty and wellness community, and we see a real opportunity to introduce facial fitness to a new audience here. Victoria Leeds felt like the perfect home for our first Yorkshire studio and we’re incredibly excited to officially open our doors to the city.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56240" src="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FACEGYM-Victoria-Leeds-internal-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">George Martin, Operations Director for Franchise Partner, Today Forever comments: “We’re so excited to finally open the doors to FACEGYM Leeds and welcome the city into our new home at Victoria Leeds.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">We’re looking forward to introducing people to a completely different kind of workout. FACEGYM is all about energy, movement and results, and you can see and feel the difference after a single session.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">James Edmondson, Asset Manager at Redical commented: “As the demand for premium, experiential wellness grows, it is brands like FACEGYM that deliver this offer to an exemplary standard. Victoria Leeds is already home to some of the best in retail and F&amp;B, so this diversification in our tenant mix only takes us to the next level. This opening, alongside the recent launch of Randox Health, reminds us that destinations are much more than just a place to shop, and the decision for FACEGYM to launch this milestone store in Victoria Gate firmly reflects our position as a prime, mixed-use pitch.”</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:19:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Safety videos and a new wellbeing handbook form part of the help being provided to retailers and their staff this autumn  New videos created to advise ‘filmed’ and ‘followed’ staff alongside other learning content to help people deal with abuse from shoppers Nearly one in five retail workers also struggling to make ends meet, and  [...]</p>
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<li><em>Safety videos and a new wellbeing handbook form part of the help being provided to retailers and their staff this autumn </em></li>
<li><em>New videos created to advise ‘filmed’ and ‘followed’ staff alongside other learning content to help people deal with abuse from shoppers</em></li>
<li><em>Nearly one in five retail workers also struggling to make ends meet, and the Retail Trust has launched a wellbeing guide to help retailers and their staff manage abuse, stress, uncertainty and money worries. </em></li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Shop workers at risk of being filmed or followed home are getting more support as part of a range of new measures to protect staff against abuse and improve wellbeing in the run up to Christmas.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.retailtrust.org.uk/your-health-and-wellbeing/your-services/incident-pathway/learning-content" data-outlook-id="86b8dd75-b262-4b28-86e5-7142c369f18f"><u>New safety videos that offer advice on how to deal with incidents like being filmed without consent or targeted outside stores</u></a> have been shared by the charity Retail Trust to help staff and retailers prepare for the festive period and viewed by thousands of people already.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The videos and micro-learning content, which also show how retail workers can deal with antisocial behaviour in stores and recover following angry confrontations, form part of <a href="http://retailtrust.org.uk/respect" data-outlook-id="e33bed79-7681-497e-8ca1-ceea8794d0aa"><u>the Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail</u></a> campaign to tackle abuse and improve shopper behaviour.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">A new handbook, <a href="https://www.retailtrust.org.uk/helping-your-business/customer-resources/living-well-in-retail-handbook-2026" data-outlook-id="a3cc592a-4c68-43d4-a2cf-82519619c757"><u>Living well in retail</u></a>, has also been launched by the Retail Trust this week to help employers and staff manage abuse from customers, alongside other guidance to better protect workers against stress, uncertainty and money worries.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>“I’m being filmed a lot more”</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">A retail security guard who spoke out on condition of anonymity told the Retail Trust: “We deal with a lot of antisocial behaviour and a couple of times a month, I’ll be catching the bus or train home and see people we’ve had to ask to leave that day. It does put a thought in your head that they might come over to you and become hostile, and that can feel worrying because you’re outside of your workplace, your CCTV cameras and your usual protections. I just try and stay calm and don’t create any animosities.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">30 percent of staff told the Retail Trust they or a colleague had been recorded without permission last year, and the security guard added: “There’s cameras on phones, in glasses and on watches now and they’re being used a lot more. If you’re dealing with a disruptive customer and ask them to leave, they can suddenly start filming you to try and catch you out.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">I’ll speak to my manager afterwards and explain that somebody filmed me but that I believed I dealt with the situation correctly, but it can still put doubts in your head, even if you’re fully aware you’ve done everything right. You can take that home and think ‘I didn’t do anything to deserve that.’”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.retailtrust.org.uk/news/the-retail-trust-urges-shoppers-to-share-their-smiles/2074.article" data-outlook-id="0e681aa4-ba16-4c10-a2bb-5a8073a16300"><u>More than 300 retail businesses backed the Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign last Christmas</u></a> by displaying messages in stores and shop windows asking shoppers to treat their staff with kindness and putting in place more support for their employees.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/newsroom/press-releases/ms-becomes-first-major-grocer-back-retail-trusts-lets-respect-retail" data-outlook-id="337d5e76-3a21-4bfd-9f2f-ee7818466cc1"><u>Marks &amp; Spencer announced its support for the campaign this summer</u></a> and the Retail Trust will be once again calling on shoppers to act respectfully in the run up to this Christmas. Major digital screens including Piccadilly Lights, at Heathrow Airport and in shops and shopping centres displayed this message last year.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Nearly one in five retail workers struggling to make ends meet </strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Two thirds (65 percent) of managers surveyed for the Retail Trust’s Living well in retail handbook told the Retail Trust customer abuse was impacting their teams’ wellbeing, while 71 percent of staff said their mental health had deteriorated this year.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The research also found the cost of living is having a big impact on workers’ wellbeing and 18 percent of staff told the Retail Trust they were struggling to meet their monthly outgoings. Another 31 percent of admitted their financial health was poor and nearly half (46 percent) of those experiencing deteriorating mental health said the rising cost-of-living was to blame.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The handbook contains examples from leaders at NEXT, Currys, Reiss and Bensons for Beds of how they are supporting staff with customer abuse, financial wellbeing and managing their mental health.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Chris Brook-Carter, Chief Executive of the Retail Trust, said: “People tell us that the pressures they deal with range from difficult situations on the shop floor and outside work to significant money worries.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The stress and uncertainty retail worker face often worsen in the run up to Christmas when shops are busier and finances become even more stretched, and we’ve created new videos and a wellbeing handbook to help more people through challenges like these.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Our charity’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign will be calling on all of us to play our part by reminding everyone that something as simple as saying hello or thank you can make a real difference to someone working during one of the busiest times of the year.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Retail Trust works with more than 200 retail employers to improve the mental health of their staff and has partnered with Zebra Technologies, Reveal Media and Foot Anstey to create its Living well in retail handbook. Over 1,000 retail workers were surveyed for the report.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">James Cadman, UKI retail, hospitality, healthcare sales director at Zebra Technologies said: “Stress, poor work-life balance, and the persistent, unacceptable issue of customer abuse are creating a perfect storm that impacts our workforce’s health and happiness. We have a shared responsibility to address these challenges head-on and build a better, more resilient retail sector for everyone.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Alasdair Field, CEO of Reveal Media said: “Cost of living, workload and customer abuse continue to take a serious toll, with frontline colleagues facing abusive behaviour at a scale that remains one of the sector’s most pressing challenges.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">What is changing is how retailers are responding. The most forward-thinking are moving towards building environments where colleagues feel genuinely protected and supported, and where they know that if something happens, it will be taken seriously and acted on.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Nathan Peacey, partner at Foot Anstey said: “At a time when customer abuse shows no sign of easing, protecting retail colleagues has never been more important. Encouragingly, retailers are responding and many are focused on creating safer, more respectful environments and embedding colleague wellbeing at the heart of their operations.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Industry collaboration is also gathering momentum and the Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign is bringing together retailers, industry bodies, police and policymakers to drive meaningful change.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign has also been supported by Foot Anstey, Manhattan Associates, Maze, Reveal Media, Sensormatic, Usdaw, VoCoVo, Worldpay and Zebra Technologies.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Redical, the owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced the opening of Danish variety retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen, further strengthening the centre’s diverse and evolving retail offer. The 4,500 sq ft store brings Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s distinctive mix of design-led, affordable and playful products to the scheme, adding a new and highly complementary  [...]</p>
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<p>Redical, the owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced the opening of Danish variety retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen, further strengthening the centre’s diverse and evolving retail offer.</p>
<p>The 4,500 sq ft store brings Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s distinctive mix of design-led, affordable and playful products to the scheme, adding a new and highly complementary proposition for The Liberty’s customers. Spanning homeware, stationery, gifts and toys, the discovery-led shopping experience is indicative of the continual introduction of relevant, category defining brands, evolving the destination in response to the needs and expectations of its substantial catchment.</p>
<p>With this year’s footfall on track for 14 million people (up 6 percent from 2025) and a catchment of 1.2 million people, The Liberty serves a broad and diverse customer base. The scheme’s scale, strong regional reach and established position provide an attractive platform for brands desiring a substantial audience outside London, whilst its evolving mix of brands reinforces its role as a key destination within the region.</p>
<p>Dan Tucker, Leasing Manager at Redical, commented: &#8220;The opening of Flying Tiger Copenhagen is a great example of how we continue to evolve The Liberty Romford through considered, incremental change. We want our customers to see something new and relevant each time they visit, and Flying Tiger Copenhagen brings a distinctive proposition to the centre. It indicates that The Liberty is a destination where leading brands can connect with a significant audience outside central London, and we are sure our visitors will love to explore the fun and vibrant addition.”</p>
<p>Mitch Cooper from Flying Tiger Copenhagen added: “The Liberty Romford is a key strategic step for us in our continued growth in the UK. This year, we’re prioritising growth and The Liberty’s dynamic mix of retail, leisure, and family-friendly experiences, makes this the right fit for us. With new items coming into stock every week, there’s always something new for our shoppers to discover. Our philosophy is simple: make the everyday extraordinary.”</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Co-op launches its newest store to serve and support the community in the Norfolk market town of Attleborough The store is the latest to launch with a focus on showcasing sustainability to members and customers. The stores are designed to test and demonstrate new ideas, technologies and solutions that can reduce environmental impact, improve energy  [...]</p>
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<li><em>The store is the latest to launch with a focus on showcasing sustainability to members and customers. The stores are designed to test and demonstrate new ideas, technologies and solutions that can reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency and support Co-op’s ongoing commitment to responsible retailing.</em></li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Co-op has launched its newest store to serve and support the Norfolk market town of Attleborough (Friday 18th September), including a focus on incorporating and showcasing the latest sustainability features in its efforts to demonstrate and drive innovation as part of Co-op’s ongoing commitment to responsible retailing.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The store team were joined by the head teacher and pupils from the nearby Rosecroft Primary School, who helped to cut the ribbon and declare the new store open to serve the community. The pupils had also designed ‘sustainability themed’ bunting as part of the launch.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Located in London Road, Attleborough, the store opens between 7am-10pm daily offering Co-op’s extensive range and choice of fresh and chilled products; in-store bakery, hot food and, Costa Coffee Express. This sits alongside Co-op’s focus on meal deals and food to go; Fairtrade products; ready meals and meal ideas – including Co-op&#8217;s new Indian-inspired ‘Served’ range; pizzas; fresh meats and dairy; chilled beers and wines, fresh flowers and, everyday essentials.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56227" src="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-200x133.jpeg 200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-400x267.jpeg 400w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unknown.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Co-op’s latest ‘sustainability showcase store’ has been designed to communicate and share the sustainability initiatives that often go unnoticed behind the scenes, helping members and customers better understand the positive impact of everyday store operations. Measures range from motion activated fridge lights to water efficient fixtures, which are all built into the store design.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The new store – which has created 10 local jobs &#8211; will be utilised as a ‘test, learn and adopt’ environment allowing new sustainability technologies to be trialled, with the potential to roll-out and scale across Co-op’s wider estate. This includes coffee pod and soft plastic recycling services, making it easier for residents in the community to recycle, with soft plastic recycling allowing residents to return and recycle materials not widely accepted via household kerbside recycling.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">EV charging points are also available,  allowing vehicle charging whilst customer’s shop.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">An InPost Locker is available for convenient parcel collection services, which can help to reduce mileage in last-mile logistics by consolidating multiple deliveries into a single stop and eliminate repeat door-to-door trips from missed deliveries.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56228" src="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.a1retailmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UNP-Co-Op-48214-Attleborough012.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The site also features nature-positive features such as wildflower meadow and bird-nesting bricks, helping to support local biodiversity and species such as sparrows and swifts.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Alex Ball, Co-op&#8217;s Area Manager, said: “We have had a great response. We are delighted to invest in Attleborough, and proud to launch Co-op’s newest store and, latest sustainability showcase location – the store looks fantastic. We invest to create local stores which are more than just a shop, they are a hub contributing to local life and meeting the needs of communities. We have a focus on offering quality products, value and choice that can be enjoyed by everyone along with a range of added services. In addition, as a showcase store, we demonstrate our sustainability work in action &#8211; often going unnoticed behind the scenes, in-store communications inform our members and customers on the impactful changes we are making in our stores to help us on the important journey to net-zero.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">We’re proud to serve Attleborough, and look forward to welcoming the community as they pop into their new Co-op. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support the community.”</p>
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