A new era for Lakeside as transformation of Brompton Arcade unveiled
Lakeside, the UK’s sixth-ranked out-of-town super-regional destination owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced the unveiling of Brompton Arcade, formerly Brompton Walk, and its strategic [...]
Activate accelerates UK expansion with four new regional openings
Fast-growing immersive gaming brand Activate is continuing its rapid UK expansion with the announcement of four new venues in Watford, Maidstone, Basingstoke and Poole, bringing its unique [...]
Why behavioural context is so important for retailers looking to build loyalty
By Bridget Perry, CMO at Amperity The biggest threat to loyalty today isn't competition or a lack of data; it's irrelevance. Customers increasingly expect brands to recognise [...]
Pop Mart, LEGO and Crew Clothing bolster Meadowhall’s retail mix
Meadowhall has announced the signing of a regional debut for popular designer toy store, Pop Mart, in tandem with standout openings for LEGO and Crew Clothing. The addition of this trio of household names reinforces Meadowhall’s position as the most dominant super regional mall in the [...]
JENKI matcha to double estate by the end of 2026 with five new London sites
Matcha bar brand, JENKI, has announced plans to double its estate in London by the end of 2026, growing to 11 locations as it continues to meet [...]
Fluffy Fluffy and Chopstix to join centre:mk for regional debuts
centre:mk has announced that leading F&B brands Fluffy Fluffy and Chopstix have signed to join the scheme, marking two regional debuts. Fluffy Fluffy will be positioned in a 1,548 sq ft space on Silbury Boulevard. With its award-winning extra fluffy soufflé pancakes, made fresh to [...]
Disney Store expands UK retail footprint with two new Selfridges locations in Birmingham and Manchester
New Disney Store destinations to open inside Selfridges Birmingham and Selfridges Manchester Trafford stores this summer Disney Store has announced the opening of two new retail destinations [...]
The supermarket clothing boom and how it has escaped the fast-fashion backlash
38 percent of consumers buy more supermarket clothing than two years ago Fewer than one in ten have ethical (8 percent) or sustainability (6 percent) concerns about supermarket [...]
First lululemon Store in Romania has Opened in Bucharest
lululemon has officially entered Romania through its franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group, marking the company’s fourth new market entry in 2026. Following entries with franchise partners [...]
Eldon Square unveils first look inside Freight Island Newcastle as landmark rooftop destination opens
First look inside Newcastle’s new 60,000 sq ft rooftop destination Freight Island opens at Eldon Square, marking a major milestone in the centre’s leisure transformation Twelve kitchens, free live [...]
Nobody’s Child launches first regenerative cotton collection
Nobody’s Child launches its first collection made with cotton grown through regenerative practices. A colour-infused edit of effortless dresses, relaxed sets and feminine separates, the launch brings [...]
Retail parks continue to dominate European retail investment activity
Retail warehousing to take centre stage at this year’s MAPIC Report from MAPIC highlights continued demand from institutional capital Meanwhile, strong occupier demand is fuelling rental growth [...]
Frurt to open exclusive new concept at Trafford Centre
Trafford Centre continues to strengthen its F&B offer with the upcoming opening of popular frozen yoghurt brand Frurt, debuting its first-ever shopping centre kiosk concept at the [...]
Harry Styles set to give London £420m boost as one million fans descend on Wembley
More than one million fans expected to spend over £400m across London’s hotels, restaurants, shops and transport network Harry Styles’ record-breaking 12-night Wembley Stadium residency is expected [...]
Westfield Stratford City partners with Shelter to Launch ‘Reloved Market’ circular fashion pop-up
Westfield Stratford City has partnered with Shelter to launch ‘Reloved Market’, a four-day retail activation designed to demonstrate how physical retail can drive both commercial performance and [...]
M&S lowers prices of over 65 shopping list essentials
The investment will include significantly lowering the price of the UK’s favourite family fish* as M&S reduces the price of its Omega-3-rich salmon fillets M&S has invested [...]
Father’s Day spending to net £1.3bn but consumer confidence keeps retailers on the back foot
Father’s Day spending is set to reach £1.3bn in 2026, representing growth of +3 percent year-on-year according to the latest findings from retail and shopper marketing agency, Savvy. Carried out [...]
Designer Exchange opens Newcastle store with Somebody Else’s Guy Rework Capsule
Designer Exchange, the UK luxury resale platform, is proud to announce the opening of its newest store in Newcastle on 11th June 2026, launching with a creative capsule [...]
MINISO opens at Merry Hill
Merry Hill, one of the top 10 UK’s super-regional centres, has welcomed the arrival of innovative lifestyle retailer MINISO. The opening follows a continued desire to attract in-demand retailers, under [...]
Card spending returns to growth in May, as consumer confidence begins to show signs of recovery
Confidence in the UK, European and global economies all climbed, and concerns about rising energy, fuel and food prices began to ease Both essential and non-essential spending [...]
June 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
