Merry Hill opens 33,800 sq ft trio of brands at Retail Park
Merry Hill in the West Midlands has welcomed a trio of openings at its retail park, introducing 33,800 sq ft of new space as part of a [...]
Registration for ISE 2026 is now open!
Prepare for the unforgettable. Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world-renowned annual tech show for the audiovisual and systems integration industry, is back - and registration for ISE [...]
Silverburn to host annual Job Fair with over 100 roles available
Silverburn in Scotland is inviting job seekers looking to gain retail experience to its annual Job Fair on Friday 10th October, 10am – 5pm in the main [...]
German Doner Kebab announces entry into Ireland with Strava Group master franchise deal
German Doner Kebab (GDK), one of the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant brands, has announced it will launch in Ireland for the first time this year through a master [...]
Creative Retail Awards 2025 celebrates innovation and bold creativity at London’s Emerald Theatre
Over 40 Awards were presented to global retail innovators, with Coach taking home Inaugural Trailblazer Honour and Fenty's Pop-up capturing the Public Vote The 2025 Creative Retail [...]
Big brands back the return of The Great Cable Challenge
In celebration of this year’s International E-Waste Day on 14th October, Material Focus is bringing back ‘The Great Cable Challenge’ - a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling [...]
Tom Daley launches range of DIY crochet and embroidery kits, exclusively for Hobbycraft customers
In the lead up to World Mental Health Day (10th October), the former Olympic diver is helping more of the nation to learn a new hobby, after [...]
Biscuiteers collaborates with Walk the Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here and this year Biscuiteers are supporting with Walk the Walk, the charity behind The MoonWalk, that will see 10 percent of [...]
Superdrug opens the biggest store in the south west
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has opened a new store at Cribbs Mall in Bristol, creating 25 new permanent roles in the new 8,901 sq ft. space. [...]
Søstrene Grene reports record-breaking turnover with 31 percent growth
Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene has reported record turnover for the 2024/25 financial year, with turnover rising 31 percenr from £240 million to £314 million. Growth was [...]
Smart Retail Tech Expo returns next month!
The highly anticipated Smart Retail Tech Expo is set to return to London next month, bringing together global leaders, innovators, and retail professionals to explore the technologies [...]
Bookshop.org launches game-changing ebook platform to support indie bookshops
For the first time ever, UK indies will be able to sell ebooks to their customers The launch marks Bookshop.org’s fifth anniversary Bookshops will make 100 percent profit [...]
MINISO arrives at The Glades
Design-led lifestyle brand MINISO announces the exciting opening of its latest store at The Glades Shopping Centre on 3rd October at 12pm. MINISO, the global pop culture [...]
Pasta Evangelists arrives on New Oxford Street
Pasta Evangelists has announced the opening of three new London restaurants between now and the end of the year, marking the next step in its ambitious plan [...]
JYSK UK/IE announces record-breaking annual turnover amid continued market investment
Danish furniture and sleeping retailer JYSK, has announced a record-breaking turnover +12.6 percent YoY for UK/IE covering financial year 2024/25. Customer growth has also increased more than [...]
Søstrene Grene to open new store in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade
Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene has announced it will open a new store in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade, marking the next step in its growing UK expansion. Known [...]
Sensormatic Solutions reveals its predictions for the UK’s busiest in-store shopping days of the Christmas season
Super Saturday (20th Dec 2025) is predicted to be the season’s busiest shopping day for in-store retail for the third year running Consumer spending caution prompts some [...]
Dobbies partners with micro-donation charity Pennies to make giving easier at the till
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced a new partnershipp with Pennies, the UK’s leading micro-donation charity, enabling customers to make a 25p charity donation when paying by card or [...]
ISE pushes beyond with new initiatives for 2026
Step beyond the unexpected. ISE kick-starts its 2026 campaign, teasing new initiatives and trailblazing voices set to elevate the show to new heights. At ISE 2026, boundaries [...]
St James Quarter celebrates Curated Makers’ Edinburgh debut
St James Quarter has welcomed the arrival of Curated Makers, an award-winning retail concept that champions independent makers and small businesses. The 1,300 sq ft pop-up has [...]
September 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
