Westfield London unveils new Sensory Room to champion inclusivity
The new and permanent room offers a safe, inclusive and welcoming space in-centre for all It is Westfield’s latest commitment to inclusivity, joining the sponsorship of Purple [...]
Checkout.com powers Vinted’s growth, advancing the second-hand industry through high-performance payments
Checkout.com supports Vinted’s mission of making second-hand first choice through its digital-first platform Bespoke optimisations with intelligent acceptance drive 4.15 percentoverall uplift in acceptance rates in 2024, leading [...]
Nobody’s Child expands store portfolio outside of London with New St Albans store
Fashion brand Nobody’s Child is delighted to announce the opening of its new standalone store on Christopher Place, St Albans on 19th February 2025. The 1,000 sq [...]
Another successful Surface Design Show
This year’s Surface Design Show has now come to a close, with 180 exhibitors welcoming leading architectural and design practices it was an unmissable event, with visitors [...]
Braehead Shopping Centre welcomes Scotland’s first Nomination concept store
Braehead Shopping Centre, owned by SGS Group, is delighted to announce the arrival of Scotland’s first ever Nomination concept store, operated by jewellery retailer Argento. Opening this [...]
Dalton Park Outlet diversifies its customer offering with latest opening, Hays Travel
This month, Dalton Park, the shopping and leisure outlet in the North East, will open the doors to its latest commercial agreement with, Hays Travel, the UK’s [...]
Retail magnate and entrepreneur, Theo Paphitis, is confirmed to headline at the Retail Technology Show 2025
Serial entrepreneur, retail magnate and former Dragon’s Den star, Theo Paphitis, is confirmed to headline at the 2025 Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects [...]
Sloane Street transformation complete
Sloane Street today marks the completion of a grand transformation that further reinforces its position as one of the world’s leading luxury destinations. The most significant streetscape [...]
Breitling lands city debut at Liverpool ONE
Liverpool ONE has announced that luxury Swiss watchmaker, Breitling, has made its city debut at Liverpool ONE, launching in a showcase space alongside Paradise Street’s line-up of flagship stores [...]
Stradivarius signs at Metrocentre with 10,000 sq ft regional debut
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting [...]
Trafford Centre champions homegrown restaurant talent and unveils new dining development
As Manchester’s gastronomic prowess continues to rise, leading retail and leisure destination, Trafford Centre unveils new restaurant dining development Eastern Garden, dedicated to Mancunian talent, a first [...]
Flight Club joins Eldon Square’s vibrant entertainment offering
Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, has announced that Flight Club, the global cocktail bar and Social Darts experience, is joining the centre’s growing entertainment [...]
Messe Frankfurt’s 2025 consumer goods fairs see increase in visitor numbers
Despite a challenging market environment, the global consumer goods industry is proving to be resilient and full of energy. With 4,660 exhibitors and around 148,000 visitors[1], the [...]
Santa Maria Pizza opens its 6th location in Paddington
Santa Maria, one of London’s most beloved pizzerias is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the opening of its sixth location in Paddington on Monday 24th February 2025. [...]
Tapi Carpets & Floors opens first Oxford Street concession store with John Lewis & Partners
Tapi Carpets & Floors and John Lewis are delighted to announce the opening of an exciting new Tapi concession store at John Lewis’ Oxford Street flagship on Monday 10th February. The milestone store [...]
Tesco pledges 1,500 Stronger Starts apprenticeship places to support England’s young workforce
Tesco pledges to expand its Stronger Starts Apprenticeship programme to provide 1,500 apprenticeship opportunities by 2027, helping address growing youth unemployment. The Stronger Starts Apprenticeship programme opens [...]
LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW celebrates double-digit sales growth in 2024
Danish confectionery brand LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW successfully delivered an overall growth of 18 percent in 2024, with revenue surpassing €50 million for the first time, and the [...]
kate spade new york debuts new store at London’s The O2
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced that global lifestyle brand, kate spade new york, will open a new 2,408 sq ft store at the retail destination this [...]
Only one third of consumers buy Valentine’s gifts on the high street, Yodel says
Just a third (37 percent) of consumers are looking to high street retailers for gifts this Valentine’s Day, down from 51 percent in 2024, according to new [...]
Aesop launches North of England store at Victoria Leeds
Redical’s Victoria Leeds has announced the opening of luxury skincare brand, Aesop, marking the brand’s first store opening in 2025 and debut in the North of England. Aesop [...]
August 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
