One of American Express’ signature grant programmes, Backing International Small Restaurants, returns to the UK
Independent restaurant businesses in London and Manchester can now apply for grants of £11,000 to help grow their business as an American Express-supported grant programme returns for [...]
Fun finds and fabulous festivities promised for the 65th anniversary edition of Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival
Get ready to dive into the excitement at the Home & Gift Buyers' Festival, which celebrates its 65th year in Harrogate from 20th – 23rd July 2025. [...]
Anthropologie to make North West debut at Liverpool ONE
Landsec has announced that Anthropologie, the global womenswear, accessories and homeware brand, is to launch its first-ever store in the North West at Liverpool ONE this autumn. The [...]
Decathlon welcomes Planet Patrol as new Charity of the Year
Decathlon UK is proud to announce its partnership with Planet Patrol as its official new Charity of the Year for 2025, who will be working alongside ongoing partners, [...]
Newbie celebrates its international expansion and announces six new store openings in the UK
Newbie, a part of the Kappahl Group, is continuing its international growth with an ambitious expansion plan. The company is intensifying its presence in the UK with [...]
Top brands return to Autumn Fair as the trade event gears up for September showcase
Autumn Fair, the UK’s largest B2B retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion of the season, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 7th – 10th September 2025, [...]
The Crown Estate signs SKIMS to Regent Street location for UK debut
The Crown Estate has today announced the signing of US brand SKIMS, known for redefining the underwear, loungewear, and shapewear industry with its solution-focused approach, to its [...]
Søstrene Grene to double UK store count by 2027 as high street expansion accelerates
Amid continued economic uncertainty and challenging trading conditions across the UK retail sector, Danish lifestyle and homewares brand Søstrene Grene is pressing ahead with an ambitious expansion [...]
Property companies to host recruitment event to drive Central London employment opportunities
‘Made in Central London’ recruitment event to offer employment opportunities for up to 1,000 applicants in retail, hospitality, leisure, construction and facilities management The Crown Estate in [...]
Braehead Shopping Centre set to open FIRST MINISO store in Glasgow
Braehead Shopping Centre, part of SGS Group, is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of internationally renowned pop culture retailer, MINISO – marking the brand’s first store [...]
FARM Rio’s fresh chapter unfolds on Carnaby Street
A new and exciting chapter unfolds for FARM Rio in London this spring. On 6th May, the Carioca brand opened its third store in the city, bringing [...]
Autry selects Soho for its first UK store
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Autry, the classic yet contemporary unisex sneaker brand, has opened at 61-63 Beak Street in Soho for its first UK store. Established in 1982, [...]
TALA announces opening date for its first bricks and mortar store on Carnaby Street
With anticipation building since the February announcement of its first bricks and mortar store, digitally native active-inspired brand TALA now confirms its flagship store on 3-4 Carnaby Street will open [...]
Spitalfields E1 is fully let following two retail arrivals
The Spitalfields Estate has reached full occupancy just over two years since its renovation programme was completed with architects Foster + Partners. The leading historic market destination [...]
SGS Group restores iconic name Harlequin for Watford’s retail and leisure destination
In a headline move set to turn heads across the UK retail and leisure industry, SGS Group is bringing back the name Harlequin to atria Watford - [...]
Nespresso unveils new flagship boutique in Covent Garden’s thriving Piazza
Nespresso has opened its London flagship location in Covent Garden, offering a unique haven to touch, taste and explore the wonderful world of Nespresso coffee. Located at [...]
Moonpig marks 25 years with over half a billion moments made
Moonpig marks its 25th anniversary with a month-long series of rewards for customers To coincide with the anniversary Moonpig has launched a brand new AI Stickers feature [...]
Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSSE) returns this month with three jam-packed days focusing on innovation, insight, and industry game-changers
Florian Rotberg, Managing Director of invidis consulting and co-host of Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSSE), offers an exclusive preview of what’s to come at the industry’s most [...]
Sports Direct opens a new store at Westfield Stratford City
Spanning 20,000 sq ft across two floors, the state-of-the-art store offers the best in global sports brands and reinforces Sports Direct’s growing footprint in the UK’s capital. [...]
How does Martyn’s Law affect retail property owners?
As Martyn’s Law becomes legislation, Danny Lamar, Health and Safety Director at Workman, provides expert insight into the changes, which affect a wide range of premises – [...]
April 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
