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 [...]
Chris Kamara MBE opens Marie Curie superstore in Bradford
Football legend and Marie Curie ambassador, Chris Kamara MBE, officially opened the first ever retail superstore for Marie Curie in Bradford last week. Known for his vibrant personality and having been awarded an MBE [...]
SportsShoes.com celebrates “runaway success” of London flagship pop-up store with more than 29,000 visitors and 30 events delivered
Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has hailed its flagship House of SportsShoes pop-up store on Shoreditch High Street, London, a “runaway success”. The [...]
Sephora UK declares a ‘Sephora Summer’ as it reveals opening dates for four new stores
Global beauty powerhouse has unveiled opening dates for its first-ever Scottish stores, as well as two brand-new boutiques in Central London For Scots beauty fans, St James [...]
Oliver Bonas makes its mark at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Lakeside, owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced that independent British lifestyle brand, Oliver Bonas, has signed to the destination. Set to open this summer, [...]
Community groups invited to apply to Co-op’s Local Community Fund for share of £3.5m fund
Applications now open for Co-op’s Local Community Fund, local charities and community groups invited to apply for share of £3.5 Million fund. Co-op has a presence in [...]
Dalton Park strengthens womenswear offer with arrival of Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles
Dalton Park, the North East outlet shopping destination, is set to welcome TFG London on 11th June, bringing three of the UK’s leading womenswear brands, Hobbs, Phase Eight [...]
Spring fashion and cross-shopping trends drive standout performance at Eldon Square
New data from Eldon Square has revealed strong engagement with fashion and lifestyle shopping categories this spring, with April total centre sales rising +4.5 percent year-on-year (+1.3 [...]
The Perfume Shop celebrates £2 million raised for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The Perfume Shop is celebrating raising £2 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK, marking a major milestone in its long-standing partnership with the charity. The achievement reflects years of [...]
Lindt hits the sweet spot at centre:mk
centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 prime regional destinations, has announced that Lindt, the Swiss chocolatier, has signed to open its latest concept store in the heart of Milton Keynes. The 1,670 [...]
Dreams partners with Mind and SAMH to help improve sleep and mental wellbeing across the UK
New three-year partnership to help more people access mental health support and understand the role of sleep for wellbeing As part of this partnership, Dreams commits to donating £150,000, with ambitions to raise much more [...]
AO becomes the first retailer globally to exceed one million Trustpilot reviews with a 4.9/5 rating
AO World ("AO") has announced that it has exceeded one million reviews on Trustpilot whilst maintaining its exceptional 4.9 rating - the first retailer in the world [...]
SDEA elects first female President in its 79-year history
The Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) has elected Claire White of Antalis as President, the first woman to hold the role since the Association was founded [...]
May 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
