Lane7 secures 30th site with new Exeter venue
Lane7 Group has secured its 30th site, with a new boutique bowling venue set to open in Exeter in early 2027. The new location in the city’s [...]
The Digital Signage Summit turns 20: Two decades shaping digital signage strategy
The Digital Signage Summit (The DSS) has grown and evolved since its launch in 2006. Created to bring the industry together to share business strategy and insight, [...]
Primark’s first mobile app launches in the UK
The retailer’s new app brings the Primark experience directly into the hands of UK customers for the first time, following launches in Ireland and Italy. The new [...]
Sainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Uber and Uber Eats to bring Nectar loyalty to customers
From today, Nectar members can now turn their points into Uber rides or Uber Eats orders – a first for Nectar and for Uber Customers can swap Nectar [...]
Marella opens first London store in Marylebone
Marella, the contemporary Italian fashion brand owned by the Max Mara Fashion Group, will open its first London store in Marylebone this spring, marking a key milestone [...]
Covent Garden’s Market Building gets a new signature scent as INITIO Parfums Privés opens first standalone store
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that INITIO Parfums Privés has opened in Covent Garden, marking the brand’s first standalone store and cementing Covent Garden’s status as a leading destination [...]
Sports Direct opens 31,000 sq ft store in Kingston Upon Thames as London expansion continues
The new Kingston upon Thames Sports Direct store marks continued expansion and progress against Frasers Group’s Elevation Strategy. The 31,000 sq ft, two floor store, brings together global [...]
Vagabond Wines brings largest flagship venue to Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that self-pour wine bar, Vagabond Wines, is set to openits largest flagship venue to date, in the heart of Soho at 14 – 16 Ganton Street, also marking the brand’s West End debut. Vagabond, [...]
Dobbies’ Alzheimer’s Research UK partnership raises £235,000 in first year
Image © Stewart Attwood Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the outstanding success of the first year of its national charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK, having raised [...]
Shoppers spend big: £17m boost from Mothering Sunday and early Easter build up
Spring weather saw shoppers spending more at major UK supermarkets, with sales up +9.3 percent (w/e 14th March). Earlier than usual Easter offers accounted for 24 percent [...]
Play Padel to launch at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that Sheffield-born, indoor padel club operator, Play Padel has signed to launch its second space later this year, creating a vibrant new hub for [...]
Dalziel & Pow introduces a ‘whole world of different’ at immersive London pop up for Wise
Dalziel & Pow, the global strategy and design studio, has designed a pioneering new pop up space for Wise, the first ever physical branch and brand experience [...]
88 percent of retailers have seen colleagues quit over customer abuse
New research shows the impact of rising crime and abuse on retail colleagues, with young shoppers aged 18-24 the most likely to offend Nearly nine in ten [...]
Landmark agreement signed to deliver Metro Riverside
Public-private partnership to deliver Metro Riverside, with 4,500 new homes, improved transport infrastructure and vibrant leisure opportunities 5,000 new jobs to be created Re-imagined Metrocentre at the [...]
Asda backs growing UK ‘Easter Eve’ trend with free carrot giveaway
Asda is handing out free loose carrots for the Easter Bunny across its stores on Good Friday (3rd April) as research shows family tradition is gaining momentum in [...]
Edikted launches European debut on Carnaby Street as Subdued invests in upsized store
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that US fashion brand Edikted, has opened its flagship at 52-55 Carnaby Street, marking the brand’s first standalone store in Europe. The news comes as Italian fashion brand Subdued commits to [...]
Google data reveals 2026 Easter trends driven by bespoke gifting, digital kitchens, and high-end indulgence
New search data from Google and YouTube has revealed a fundamental shift in how British consumers are approaching Easter 2026. As the long weekend approaches, the UK [...]
Primark launches adaptive swimwear range in partnership with Victoria Jenkins
Primark’s new adaptive clothing collection now features the high street’s first swimwear developed around the needs of disabled people or those experiencing temporary disability Adaptive clothing designer [...]
Redical welcomes two Yorkshire debuts to Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced the signing of premium blank clothing retailer, AS Colour, to the destination in what will be the brand’s Yorkshire debut. [...]
Costa Coffee reaches 400 UK drive-thrus as format continues to drive growth
Costa Coffee has reached a major milestone in its UK property strategy, opening its 400th drive-thru store as the format continues to play a key role in the evolution of its retail [...]
April 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
