Charles Tyrwhitt expands UK footprint with new Solihull store
British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has opened the doors to its latest UK store in Solihull on Friday 15th August on Mill Lane in Mell Square, marking [...]
Cards for Good Causes expands network to support Prostate Cancer UK, RNIB and Trussell
Cards for Good Causes, the UK not-for-profit charity card and gift retailer, today announced exciting new partnerships with three leading UK charities – Prostate Cancer UK, RNIB [...]
Clearhill launches new FunHub to drive community engagement
Clearhill has unveiled its first-ever FunHub at Kingfisher, Redditch. The dynamic new entertainment concept is designed to boost footfall, extend dwell time, and strengthen community connections in [...]
Merry Hill completes award-winning Leisure Quarter with arrival of Burger & Sauce
Merry Hill, the top 10 super regional centre, has welcomed new F&B operator Burger & Sauce. The restaurant marks the final addition to Merry Hill’s award-winning leisure [...]
Fuller’s launches national partnership with Dreams Come True to support children in greatest need
Fuller, Smith & Turner is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dreams Come True, a national charity dedicated to delivering life-enhancing experiences for children with serious [...]
Space NK opens regional flagship at Hammerson’s Bullring
Hammerson has announced that Space NK has opened its regional flagship at Bullring, its largest store outside of London, spanning over 4,356 sq ft within the city [...]
Majestic colleagues to mark retailer’s 45th birthday by tackling 45,000-mile charity challenge
Majestic launches ‘Majestic Miles’ charity challenge to celebrate its 45th birthday Colleagues will run, walk, hike, cycle, row and kayak towards 45,000-mile target 45-day challenge will raise [...]
Milton Keynes International Festival boosts footfall at centre:mk
From 18th to 27th July, centre:mk part-hosted the biennial IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. Comprising art installations, interactive performances, creative workshop activities and circus acts, centre:mk’s Middleton [...]
EE opens new experience store in the West Midlands with Merry Hill launch
EE is opening a new Experience store in Dudley’s Merry Hill shopping centre, the second of the cutting-edge experiential stores to open in the West Midlands in the [...]
Hotel Chocolat opens two-floor concept store in Manchester
Luxury chocolatier and cacao grower Hotel Chocolat brings an immersive new chapter of chocolate to Manchester, as it opens its doors on a two-floor concept store on [...]
Wingstop UK opens fifth site in Leeds
Wingstop UK, an ultimate experience for iconic wing flavours to enjoy with family and friends, has opened its fifth site in Leeds, bringing a total flavour takeover [...]
PULCO becomes first padel apparel brand to launch at Harrods, marking a milestone moment for the sport in the UK
PULCO, the UK-based padel apparel brand, is proud to announce its debut at Harrods – one of the world’s most iconic department stores and an enduring symbol [...]
Card spending grows 1.4 percent in July, as stable confidence in household finances and mixed weather boost non-essentials
Clothing performed strongly, up 4.2 percent, contributing to a 1.9 percent growth in retail Confidence in household finances held strong at 72 percent, after reaching a four-month [...]
POP MART to open largest UK store at Liverpool ONE
Landsec has announced that Liverpool ONE is set to welcome international toy retailer, POP MART, to the retail and entertainment destination, marking the brand’s biggest UK store to date and Liverpool [...]
Elizabeth Scarlett celebrates World Elephant Day with Golden Elephants Collection launch
British luxury accessories brand Elizabeth Scarlett celebrates World Elephant Day (12th August) with the launch of a new Golden Elephants collection, marking the brand's 10th anniversary and [...]
EE launches new free P.H.O.N.E. Contract designed to help parents and children set smartphone boundaries ahead of the new school year
EE teams-up with parental ambassador Konnie Huq and the EE Youth Council to launch a new P.H.O.N.E. Contract The P.H.O.N.E. Contract is a free customisable agreement parents and children can use [...]
Britain’s Toy Shop to become an Employee Owned Trust
TEAL Group Holdings (the “Group”), owner of The Entertainer, Early Learning Centre and Addo Play Ltd today announces that the Grant family are transferring their 100% ownership [...]
Summer style surge: How Gen Z is fuelling online marketplace fashion sales
New eBay Advertising research suggests younger consumers will drive the season’s style spend – and ads will be pivotal in turning their browsing into buying. Gen Z are [...]
Mastercard, Worldpay, and Mary Portas seek innovative, small businesses for Thrive Street 2025 retail festival
Thrive Street 2025 will spotlight 30 high-potential independent businesses, giving them curated retail space, expert mentoring, and national exposure Applications from innovative, small and growing UK-based businesses [...]
schuh partners with Floreeda to create carbon savings
New acrylic risers for schuh stores across the UK have been sustainably created by Floreeda to save 1064kg of CO₂e. schuh has partnered with Stockport-based acrylic manufacturer, [...]
August 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
