SGS UK Retail sells Braehead Shopping Centre to Frasers Group
SGS UK Retail has sold the 1.1 million sq ft Braehead Shopping Centre to Frasers Group in a landmark deal. Alongside Braehead, SGS UK Retail owns Lakeside Shopping [...]
AI is changing holiday shopping as we know it
62 percent of global shoppers now use AI chatbots as part of the shopping experience, with 57 percent of Brits using ChatGPT for product searches With the [...]
Rituals unveils the UK’s first Mind Oasis on London’s Oxford Street
Launched on 20th November 2025, The Mind Oasis, a first-of-its-kind wellness sanctuary, blends cutting-edge, science-backed relaxation treatments with immersive sensory design, offering a new kind of luxury: [...]
The O2 scores UK first with Guinness World Records opening
The O2 has announced that Guinness World Records will be opening its first permanent entertainment venue in the UK at the London destination. Set to launch in late 2026, the [...]
Christmas light switch-ons spark spend surge of up to 29 percent, reports CACI
Festive celebrations are proving to be a powerful driver of retail performance, according to new analysis from CACI, the data specialists focused on people and place. The [...]
Registration for the 2026 Surface Design Show is now open
The Surface Design Show (SDS26) promises to be an unmissable event, bringing together surface specialists from all over the world. From 3rd – 5th February 2026, the [...]
Flight Club joins £850m Station Hill, Reading, further enhancing the town’s retail and leisure offering
Station Hill, the transformational £850m mixed-use development at the heart of Reading town centre is set to welcome the global cocktail and Social Darts bar brand, Flight [...]
Activate powers up three new London venues before Christmas
Activate, the fast-growing immersive leisure brand, is levelling up its presence in the capital with three new London venues launching before Christmas 2025. Following the phenomenal success of [...]
Ocado Retail launches UK’s largest range of menopause-friendly products
Ocado Retail launches UK’s largest menopause aisle, featuring over 300 menopause support products Nearly half of women (47 percent) can name only five or fewer of the [...]
Derbion continues to grow fashion offering with Crew arrival
Derbion, the East Midlands’ retail and leisure destination, has announced that Crew Clothing has selected the shopping centre for its first location in the region. Set to [...]
John Lewis launches first-ever Gifting Emporium and unveils biggest transformation of its Home department as part of Bluewater store refurbishment
Nearly £10m investment marks biggest John Lewis store refurbishment in four years First-ever 650 sqm Gifting Emporium launched to set new standard for year-round gifting Biggest-ever change [...]
Safe shops, strong teams: How retailers can protect staff from abuse and harassment
By Nathan Peacey, Head of Retail & Consumer at Foot Anstey Amid the shocking headlines surrounding retail crime, abuse of workers and harassment by colleagues, recent research [...]
Ashley Centre shares timings for Primark opening
Ashley Centre has confirmed that Primark is set to open its doors at the destination in Spring 2026. This highly anticipated opening will significantly bolster the fashion and homeware offer at the centre and signifies Primark’s confidence in Ashley Centre as Epsom’s prime [...]
IKEA and Shelter announce a ‘Cake that Cares’
IKEA is launching two limited-edition desserts as part of the ‘Cake that Cares’ initiative: Sticky Toffee Cake (£3.50) in stores across England, Wales and Scotland, and Salted [...]
Wren supports DIY SOS: Children in Need Special
Wren has once again provided support for the BBC’s flagship home renovation programme, DIY SOS, this time for its 2025 Children in Need Special, which features the most ambitious build [...]
Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery sign dual concept store at centre:mk
centre:mk in Milton Keynes has announced that Katie Loxton and sister brand Joma Jewellery have signed, set to join the centre’s diverse line up later this year. [...]
Co-op grows new concept ‘on the go’ stores with Aylesbury launch
Co-op unveils its latest new format ‘on the go’ store with the latest launch in Aylesbury, High Street. Co-op’s new concept stores are focused on serving food [...]
Newbie continues UK growth expansion with 11th store opening in Ealing, London this November
On 20th November, Swedish lifestyle brand Newbie will open its 11th store in Ealing The latest opening is part of the brand’s ongoing expansion in the UK [...]
Crisis launches Dropshop: A revamp of their Hammersmith outlet store in partnership with Dalziel & Pow
Crisis, the UK charity dedicated to ending homelessness, lands a bold new outlet concept in Hammersmith in collaboration with global strategy and design studio Dalziel & Pow. [...]
Tom Fletcher’s Christmasaurus is coming to Cribbs
Tom Fletcher’s beloved children’s book series The Christmasaurus, published by Puffin, will take centre stage in a magical, family-friendly Christmas trail at Cribbs this year. Following the [...]
February 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
