How to lead from the front this Christmas
By Charlie Sampson, Director of Leadership Development at employee engagement consultancy scarlettabbott There’s nothing like Christmas in retail. Manic, magical, and mince pie-fuelled, it’s a challenging period [...]
Charlotte Tilbury to significantly upsize flagship store in Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden following stellar success at the destination
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that award-winning, global luxury make-up, fragrance and skincare brand, Charlotte Tilbury is set to open a significantly upsized flagship store in Covent Garden, following its [...]
Homegrown Manchester café and bakery Blanchflower comes to Trafford Centre
Trafford Centre is thrilled to announce that local independent brand Blanchflower will open a new café focusing on coffee and baked goods, next February in a 400 [...]
Hamleys delivers early Christmas present to Naples shoppers with fourth Italian store
Christmas arrives early for shoppers in Naples and the Campania region this year as Hamleys, the world’s finest toy store opens its doors at Torre Annunziata in [...]
Super Saturday footfall to rise +0.5 percent year-on-year, with intensified brand switching to grow discount retailers’ share of Christmas spend
Super Saturday (21st Dec 2024) is expected to drive a rise in retail footfall, as last-minute shoppers descend on stores, according to RetailNext, the analytics solution for bricks [...]
centre:mk celebrates a trio of F&B openings following a successful year of brand investments
centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, has announced a trio of openings for national and multinational F&B brands. Bill’s has [...]
Digital gifts take over this festive season
2024 is set to become the most ‘digital’ Christmas in history, with more gifts being given electronically than ever before. From digital gift cards to online experiences, [...]
DIY hits a high note as B&Q officially opens new store in Rotherham
B&Q, the home and garden improvement retailer, has today (Friday 13th December) opened the doors to its brand-new 22,000 sq ft store at Great Eastern Retail Park, [...]
Alo Yoga unveils first ever sanctuary in Dublin, Ireland
Alo Yoga, the premier fashion and lifestyle brand specialising in luxury activewear inspired by mind-body wellness, proudly announces the opening of its first store in the Republic [...]
Multimedia Artist Quayola to enhance ISE 2025 with Casa Batlló Projection Mapping, Keynote, and Exclusive Showcase Performance
The artist invited by Casa Batlló to create a unique mapping on the facade of the iconic building will take the stage as Creative Keynote and deliver [...]
The Portman Estate secures three new independent openings to strengthen its retail, leisure and hospitality offering
The Portman Estate has announced the arrival of three new independent retail and hospitality brands to its neighbourhood, Portman Marylebone. Boosting the area’s balanced retail and leisure [...]
Why entering the 2025 Retail VM & Display Awards matters
The 2025 Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Awards are officially open for entries, offering an exceptional opportunity for retail professionals to celebrate their creative achievements and gain [...]
Trafford Palazzo is gearing up for an exciting 2025 after a successful year
Trafford Palazzo is celebrating a record-breaking year with a total of 81,536 sq ft of new lettings secured – a 36 percent increase on 2023 – plus three [...]
M&S Chairman, Archie Norman, is confirmed to headline at the Retail Technology Show 2025
Chairman of Marks and Spencer (M&S), Archie Norman, is confirmed to headline at the 2025 Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and [...]
Livingston Designer Outlet achieves record-breaking week of sales since its inception
Livingston Designer Outlet, the largest outlet shopping destination in Scotland, has reported record-breaking sales for Black Friday week. Saturday 30th November was a historic date for the [...]
Printworks records 58 percent YOY footfall boost at Christmas lights switch-on
Printworks has unveiled record-breaking footfall numbers following its spectacular Christmas lights switch-on, held last weekend. The event marked a significant milestone for the Manchester destination, showcasing its [...]
Juicy Couture unveils brand new UK retail space ahead of the holiday season
Juicy Couture has announced its return to physical retail in the UK. The 1,200 sq ft space at Westfield Stratford City offers Juicy Couture fans a chance [...]
Rituals reveals new store in Redical’s The Liberty Romford
The Liberty Romford, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical, has announced that beauty and wellbeing brand, Rituals, has opened its new store, heralding a strong start of the [...]
Victoria Leeds celebrates record footfall figures and two new openings
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, is ending the year on a high following its strongest ever footfall figures at Victoria Gate and two new store openings [...]
Afrikana to open new location at London Designer Outlet
Afrikana, the fast-growing dining destination known for its vibrant menu and exciting dining experience, has signed a 15-year lease to open a new restaurant at London Designer [...]
Dec 2025/Jan 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
