Trafford Centre becomes British Fashion Council’s first patron in the North West
Trafford Centre joins the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) patronage, becoming part of a community committed to futureproofing the fashion industry. Trafford Centre is proud to become the [...]
Retail pilot proves inclusive hiring and staff training to support care experienced people pays off, charity finds
A pioneering partnership between charity Who Cares? Scotland and the John Lewis Partnership has helped one of the best-known retailers unlock a motivated, loyal talent pool, supporting [...]
Latest M&S store concept coming to Merry Hill across 93,000 sq ft, following significant investment
Merry Hill has announced that Marks & Spencer will be introducing its latest store concept to the top 10 UK destination, following a combined significant investment package [...]
Eldon Square records strong fashion performance for Spring
Fashion sales in April rose by an impressive 6.7% year-on-year The fashion category is firmly in focus at Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, as [...]
Major beauty giant Space NK opens doors at Highcross
Beauty giant, Space NK, has opened its doors at Highcross Leicester today (26 June), marking its first ever expansion into the city. The inclusive global beauty brand, [...]
The new Ice Age – how more freezer space became cool
Nomad Foods releases multi-market ‘Frozen in Focus’ report on frozen food trends Study shows 35% of consumers want a bigger freezer at home 63% believe frozen food [...]
Lone Design Club officially opens ‘Local Hero’: A Fresh approach to retail in Brighton’s Churchill Square
Lone Design Club and Ingka Centres are excited to announce the official launch of 'Local Hero,' a pioneering pop-up retail space now open in Churchill Square, Brighton. [...]
Dalton Park Outlet achieves full occupancy for the first time since opening in 2003
Dalton Park, the North East’s largest outlet shopping destination, has achieved full occupancy for the first time in its 22-year history. Since taking on the asset management [...]
Hobbs London opens new store at London Bridge station with free Click and Collect service
Network Rail Property has welcomed the opening of a new Hobbs London store at London Bridge station, marking the brand's 11th shop in the capital and the [...]
Ready, JET Go! Just Eat launches white-label delivery to transform convenience for Co-op and independent retailers
JET Go gives partners of all sizes access to Just Eat’s delivery network – from national grocers to local independents Leading quick commerce grocery supermarket, Co-op, is [...]
Strutting with pride at Rainbow Runway 2025
To celebrate Pride Month in style, on 5 June, Grand Arcade transformed its first floor into a colourful catwalk for its Pride event and fashion show, Rainbow [...]
Co-op announces changes to its sourcing policy to support peace and co-operation
Today (24th June) Co-op has announced that it will stop sourcing relationships with countries where there are internationally recognised community-wide human rights abuses and violations of international law [...]
Minster-on-Sea Co-op re-opens following major makeover
Minster-on-Sea’s Co-op re-opens with a fresh new look following a six-week programme of works and improvements. The Queens Road, Minster, store supports 14 local jobs and includes [...]
Innovation Park at ISE 2025 opened doors to global opportunities, with a return planned for 2026
Designed as a high-impact business hub, Innovation Park offered startups strategic exposure, investor access, and critical visibility on the global stage. Three months later, ISE shares some [...]
Rituals to open new store in Outlet Shopping at The O2
Beauty and wellbeing brand Rituals is set to open a new store at Outlet Shopping at The O2 on 3rd July 2025. The exciting new 210 sqm [...]
Gunwharf Quays begins next phase of redevelopment as sales reach record highs
Landsec, the owner and operator of some of the UK’s most renowned retail destinations has broken ground at Marlborough Square, the next major milestone in the transformation [...]
Alo lands at the Mandarin Oriental in Bodrum
Alo, the premium fashion and lifestyle brand renowned for luxury apparel rooted in mind-body wellness, proudly announces the opening of its newest global destination at the exclusive [...]
Dobbies’ fundraising walk raises nearly £4k for Alzheimer’s Research UK
This June, 30 colleagues from Dobbies Central Support Office, based in Lasswade, completed a 25-mile fundraising walk to raise money for its national charity partner, Alzheimer’s Research UK, [...]
‘Peckish’ App from Co-op rocks-up at Isle of Wight to make its festival debut
Co-op’s newly launched app, ‘Peckish’, is making its festival debut at the Sky presents Isle of Wight Festival this weekend. Co-op has been making shopping more convenient for festival goers at [...]
Eden Shopping Centre’s ‘Start up to Store’ winner is announced
Eden Shopping Centre’s ‘Start up to Store’ winner, Baked by Marie, is getting ready to spread joy to shoppers with her homemade luxurious cookies and cakes in [...]
June 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
