Biggest Black Friday week ever with sales up 7.3 percent compared with 2022
Mollie data reveals record Black Friday week online spending with European consumers checking out larger basket sizes Mollie, one of the fastest growing financial service providers in Europe, [...]
Mountain Warehouse steps up store openings as sales climb to new peak
New stores opening every week until Christmas, creating hundreds of jobs Up to 50 more planned next year, including first shops in Australia Record revenues as business bounces back into the black [...]
Sensormatic Solutions releases Black Friday results from shopper insights traffic analytics
In-store traffic on Friday 24th November 2023 was -3.1 percent from last year, according to the brand’s data Shoppers shift Black Friday spend to earlier discounting days and [...]
TKMaxx opens new store at Braehead Centre
Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that TKMaxx [...]
Iconic I am Döner brings artisan kebabs to London
I am Döner is bringing its award-winning kebabs to London's Camden High Street from the 1st December. For the first customers to visit the restaurant on Friday [...]
Cancer Research UK partners with the Retail Trust to provide all shop staff and volunteers with free wellbeing support
Cancer Research UK has started working with the Retail Trust to support the wellbeing of the thousands of volunteers and staff members at its 550+ UK shops. [...]
Over a quarter of younger shoppers capitalising on Black Friday for Christmas gifts, finds eBay Ads
The latest research from eBay Ads reveals that as consumers look for value for money this Christmas, certain cohorts are laser focused on using peak season sales to [...]
CitySprint recruiting couriers nationwide ahead of UK peak season rush
New recruits will support CitySprint during the 2023 festive season as the business continues to see a surge in logistics demand Roles are available nationwide, with increased [...]
EE creates shoppers’ sanctuary for Black Friday deal seekers
New research from EE reveals two fifths (40 percent) of shoppers admit the in-store shopping experience can feel stressful during Black Friday, with missing a bargain almost as [...]
Co-op aims for a cash boost for communities this Christmas
Instead of spending millions of pounds in the battle of the Christmas adverts, Co-op is doing things differently and keeping it simple by focusing on the ‘gift [...]
Sidemen serve up Sides at Manchester Arndale
Sides, the chicken restaurant created by the YouTube group, The Sidemen, will be opening its first outlet in Manchester after agreeing to take a 1,222 sq ft [...]
IAG Loyalty increases the power of Avios at Bicester Village
IAG Loyalty furthers its 12-year partnership with Bicester Village with a new way to collect with Card Linked Offers (CLO), making earning Avios even easier for customers [...]
Unlocking Efficiency: Overcoming warehouse productivity challenges for retailers
By Axel Schmidt, Principle Communications Manager at ProGlove In today's ever-evolving retail landscape, increased products and changing consumer demands present retailers with both opportunities and challenges. The [...]
ISE 2024 is ‘Your Destination for Innovation’ in Pro AV and Systems Integration
For the past two decades, ISE has been the trusted platform for leading global AV brands to unveil and demonstrate ground-breaking solutions that enrich our lives. This [...]
ProCook opens 60th store at atria Watford Shopping Centre
ProCook opens the doors to its latest store on Thursday 23rd November, following continued plans to pursue UK retail expansion. The new store at atria Watford Shopping [...]
Yodel announces expanded partnership with Vinted as demand for pre-loved fashion soars
Yodel has announced it is expanding its partnership with online marketplace, Vinted, in a multi-year agreement that includes a significant increase in parcel volumes being handled by [...]
IKEA UK strengthens sustainability offering with launch of new mattress removal and recycling scheme
Mattresses will be collected from customer homes by an IKEA partner, The Furniture Recycling (TFR) Group Customers can book a collection online or in-store, for £40 per [...]
Keep shopping in fashion this Christmas
By Joe Gilliver, Founder of Chameleon Agency How can events keep shopping in fashion this Christmas? As internet Christmas shopping becomes increasingly more popular, how can shopping [...]
Luxury perfumier Creed launches flagship Covent Garden boutique
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Creed, the luxury authentic perfume house, has opened its flagship store in Covent Garden, unveiling its new store design and third standalone boutique [...]
Co-op named Retailer of the Year by British Berry Growers
Co-op has been crowned retailer of the year by British Berry Growers at the crop association’s annual retailer event in London. The annual award is presented to [...]
April 2024 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
