Appetite for plastic free Advent Calendars grows among Brits
Between 2019 and 2022, the production of plastic free advent calendars jumped by over 200 percent as consumer appetite for alternative advent calendars continues to grow DS [...]
Co-op signs up to Scottish gift card initiatives designed to support local economies
Added convenience is on the cards as Co-op joins the innovative Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card ‘shop local’ initiatives. The Scotland [...]
Oh Polly Group introduces exclusive rental service in collaboration with Zoa for the party season
Oh Polly Group, the renowned fashion conglomerate encompassing Oh Polly and sister brand Bo+Tee, is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative rental service in collaboration [...]
David M Robinson opens city debut Tag Heuer boutique at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has announced that British luxury jewellery retailer, David M Robinson (DMR), has opened its new boutique at Liverpool ONE, in partnership with Swiss watch brand, TAG [...]
Shoppers want to hear Christmas music in early December, with 1980s classics the popular choice
Consumers officially wish to hear Christmas music in early December (36 percent) despite noticing stores play it from the start of November (42 percent) according to new data [...]
Dunelm’s first store at Atria Watford opens its doors
UK homewares retailer Dunelm has opened the doors to its new store at Atria Watford. The opening marks Dunelm’s182nd store and its first shopping centre location. Spanning 33,000 [...]
Trafford Centre introduces new onsite police team, in partnership with Greater Manchester Police
Trafford Centre introduces new onsite police team, in partnership with Greater Manchester Police Trafford Centre is to introduce an onsite neighbourhood police team, dedicated to enhancing the [...]
ASK Italian and Sides open at Merry Hill
Sovereign Centros has announced that ASK Italian, the Italian dining restaurant chain, and Sides, the fast-food restaurant launched by YouTube collective, The Sidemen, have opened at Merry Hill. [...]
AO donates washers and dryers to community launderette for struggling families
Photo: (Left to right) Edna Fletcher, Motherwell founder Kate Blakemore and AO corporate communications manager Scott Bennett. Bolton-based online electricals retailer AO has donated washing machines and [...]
South Kensington Estates celebrates the arrival of the first UK flagship store for Dolce & Gabbana Casa in Brompton Design District
Photo: Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana Casa. Dolce & Gabbana Casa has opened their first UK flagship at the prestigious address of 220 Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. [...]
Tommy Hilfiger opens new Blanchardstown Centre store
Opening reflects continued appeal of Blanchardstown Centre as prime retail destination Follows host of other signings over recent months The American luxury clothing company, Tommy Hilfiger, has [...]
NERF hits the target as Trafford Palazzo lands second UK debut
Peel has announced the full launch of family leisure concept NERF AX at Trafford Palazzo, the UK’s first next generation experience centre. A first-of-its-kind, NERF AX has [...]
Black Friday weekend delivers a +14.96 percent revenue boost for online retailers, Wunderkind’s data shows
Black Friday weekend saw online retail revenues boosted by almost +15 percent year-on-year as shoppers headed online to bag bargains, with eCommerce revenues on Black Friday itself [...]
Primark continues growth in Italy with an investment of over €50 million and five new stores in the country
The €50 million investment will see Primark open five new stores, bringing the retailer to a total of 20 stores in the market. New stores to be [...]
Registration opens for Retail Technology Show 2024
Retail Technology Show, the event that brings the magic of retail to life, returns on 24th & 25th April 2024 at London’s Olympia 350+ innovators – from [...]
IKEA UK announces national roll-out of mobile collection points in collaboration with Tesco
IKEA UK and Tesco will roll-out over 70 new mobile pick-up points across the UK Customers can collect their online IKEA orders for free over £100 or [...]
Nearly half of online shoppers are choosing preloved gifts this festive season
Pre-loved Christmas presents continue to surge in popularity with almost half (44 percent) of online shoppers turning to marketplaces for gifts this festive season, according to a [...]
DECATHLON acquires Bergfreunde
DECATHLON is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bergfreunde, an online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing, and outdoor equipment. The purchase agreement, which was signed on [...]
Lost City Golf to create 15 new jobs as it opens at Odyssey
As the fit out begins for Odyssey Place’s latest tenant, The Lost City Adventure Golf, the recruitment hunt is on for up to 15 full and part [...]
Hank’s Dirty to open permanent Castle Quarter diner
Vegan restaurant’s move follows successful trading within ‘Castle Social’ street food quarter Castle Quarter – Norwich’s social, leisure and lifestyle destination – has signed Hank’s Dirty on [...]
April 2024 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
