Primark celebrates 50 years on the high street in Scotland
Primark is celebrating 50 years on the Scottish high street after first opening its doors in Hamilton, in 1975. The Hamilton store, which to this day retains [...]
Mango to open flagship store at Festival Place, Basingstoke
Mango has announced that it will open a new store at Festival Place Basingstoke, strengthening the brand’s presence across the UK. Set to open late this year, [...]
Topshop and Topman return to physical retail exclusively at Liberty
This August, two of Britain’s most recognisable fashion names come together as Topshop and Topman return to physical retail with a UK-first in-store residency at Liberty. Just [...]
Brands join forces with Pennies for Micro-Donation Day 2025
As demand for affordable, everyday giving continues to grow, Pennies, a trusted leader in micro-donations, announces the return of Micro-Donation Day on Monday 25th August 2025. Now [...]
Evri delivers first parcels in Leeds by robotic dog
In a UK industry-first, the robotic version of man’s best friend will work in partnership with a courier to deliver parcels during a two week trial in [...]
Hobbycraft creates new sales channel with the launch of Hobbycraft TV
Hobbycraft is evolving its sales channels with the launch of Hobbycraft TV. The innovative new media offering will be dedicated to reaching crafters of all abilities, and is [...]
Hammerson secures Søstrene Grene for city debut at Grand Central
Hammerson has announced that Søstrene Grene is set to launch its city debut at Grand Central this summer, opening a new 3,500 sq ft store. The signing [...]
Charles Tyrwhitt expands UK footprint with new Solihull store
British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has opened the doors to its latest UK store in Solihull on Friday 15th August on Mill Lane in Mell Square, marking [...]
Cards for Good Causes expands network to support Prostate Cancer UK, RNIB and Trussell
Cards for Good Causes, the UK not-for-profit charity card and gift retailer, today announced exciting new partnerships with three leading UK charities – Prostate Cancer UK, RNIB [...]
Clearhill launches new FunHub to drive community engagement
Clearhill has unveiled its first-ever FunHub at Kingfisher, Redditch. The dynamic new entertainment concept is designed to boost footfall, extend dwell time, and strengthen community connections in [...]
Merry Hill completes award-winning Leisure Quarter with arrival of Burger & Sauce
Merry Hill, the top 10 super regional centre, has welcomed new F&B operator Burger & Sauce. The restaurant marks the final addition to Merry Hill’s award-winning leisure [...]
Fuller’s launches national partnership with Dreams Come True to support children in greatest need
Fuller, Smith & Turner is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dreams Come True, a national charity dedicated to delivering life-enhancing experiences for children with serious [...]
Space NK opens regional flagship at Hammerson’s Bullring
Hammerson has announced that Space NK has opened its regional flagship at Bullring, its largest store outside of London, spanning over 4,356 sq ft within the city [...]
Majestic colleagues to mark retailer’s 45th birthday by tackling 45,000-mile charity challenge
Majestic launches ‘Majestic Miles’ charity challenge to celebrate its 45th birthday Colleagues will run, walk, hike, cycle, row and kayak towards 45,000-mile target 45-day challenge will raise [...]
Milton Keynes International Festival boosts footfall at centre:mk
From 18th to 27th July, centre:mk part-hosted the biennial IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. Comprising art installations, interactive performances, creative workshop activities and circus acts, centre:mk’s Middleton [...]
EE opens new experience store in the West Midlands with Merry Hill launch
EE is opening a new Experience store in Dudley’s Merry Hill shopping centre, the second of the cutting-edge experiential stores to open in the West Midlands in the [...]
Hotel Chocolat opens two-floor concept store in Manchester
Luxury chocolatier and cacao grower Hotel Chocolat brings an immersive new chapter of chocolate to Manchester, as it opens its doors on a two-floor concept store on [...]
Wingstop UK opens fifth site in Leeds
Wingstop UK, an ultimate experience for iconic wing flavours to enjoy with family and friends, has opened its fifth site in Leeds, bringing a total flavour takeover [...]
PULCO becomes first padel apparel brand to launch at Harrods, marking a milestone moment for the sport in the UK
PULCO, the UK-based padel apparel brand, is proud to announce its debut at Harrods – one of the world’s most iconic department stores and an enduring symbol [...]
Card spending grows 1.4 percent in July, as stable confidence in household finances and mixed weather boost non-essentials
Clothing performed strongly, up 4.2 percent, contributing to a 1.9 percent growth in retail Confidence in household finances held strong at 72 percent, after reaching a four-month [...]
October 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
