Hottest June on record gives stronger than expected uplift in retail sales
The latest ONS figures show retail sales volumes have increased by 0.7 percent in June 2023, driven by a rise in department stores (up 1.9 percent), household [...]
Superdrug to open its largest store in the north-west at Manchester’s Trafford Centre
Superdrug has opened its doors to a brand-new store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre. Creating a total of 20 permanent and temporary jobs, the new 8095sq. ft store [...]
20th store celebrations for One Stop Franchisee
Daniel Wilson is a former accountant and today, he is at the helm of a multi- million-pound portfolio of One Stop stores. Together with his brother and [...]
Co-op and Starship Technologies expand robot delivery service across Leeds
Co-op and Starship Technologies today confirm the expansion of autonomous online grocery delivery services across more neighbourhoods in Leeds in collaboration with Leeds City Council. Following a successful pilot launched [...]
The Furniture Recycling Group introduces mattress rejuvenation service
The Furniture Recycling Group (TFRG) has proudly announced the launch of its pioneering rejuvenation service. Developed in-house, this service is set to redefine the returns process for [...]
OnBuy shakes up online marketplace space with £10 million in cashback rewards
UK-based marketplace launches industry-changing model which will see loyal customers receive 7.5 percent cashback on every purchase Loyal spenders will receive extra cashback promotions and stackable rewards [...]
Red Run sprints into Liverpool ONE with signing of flagship store
Grosvenor has announced that women’s active streetwear brand, Red Run, is set to open its flagship store at Liverpool ONE. Trading from 1,400 sq ft on Manesty’s [...]
Apricot opens largest store at Metrocentre
Women's fashion retailer Apricot has opened its largest store yet in Metrocentre Gateshead. The rapidly growing brand is best known for its playful prints and effortless style, [...]
Superdrug introduce ‘Tap to Donate’ windows to support Switchboard
The windows have been installed to ‘Celebrate the Pride in You’ and raise money for LGBTQ+ charity Switchboard and support the running of their in-demand helpline, ensuring [...]
bp becomes first energy company to partner with the Retail Trust
bp is the first energy company to partner with the Retail Trust, the retail industry charity whose cause is to create hope, health and happiness for retail [...]
Women’s World Cup set to inject £579m into retail and hospitality sectors
Retailers set to see £464m boost as consumers stock up ahead of the game Hospitality venues expected to see £115m worth of sales from 4.9m pub goers [...]
The Spitalfields Estate welcomes 11 new retail and F&B brands
The Spitalfields Estate welcomes 11 new brands following the unveiling of its relaunch after over 18 months of renovations. The units will be located on the reimagined Market [...]
Hollister and Gilly Hicks open new store concept at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has announced that Hollister Co., the global teen retailer division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.), has officially opened at Liverpool ONE featuring an updated store [...]
H&M to enter Brazil
Today, H&M announces plans to launch its stores and online in Brazil during 2025. H&M continues its expansion in Latin America by initially entering major cities in [...]
EE launches first-of-its-kind Experience store in Cardiff, inviting shoppers to discover the latest connected technology
The new Cardiff EE Experience store combines physical and digital experiences to bring to life the latest connected technology, and serves as a hub for the local [...]
Patagonia makes it easier than ever to keep clothes in play
With a long-standing commitment to repair, Patagonia has entered a new phase for its initiatives in Europe, as the outdoor apparel brand makes it easier than ever [...]
Simply Be unveils Manchester’s largest ever mural as the brand gets serious about shape in new campaign
Inclusive fashion empire, Simply Be is calling time-out on badly fitting clothes with its latest campaign, ‘Serious About Shape’ which shows women that bodies of all sizes deserve a [...]
Oh Polly joins forces with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide carbon-free fashion deliveries
Global fashion powerhouse Oh Polly has joined forces with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide London-based shoppers with carbon-free fashion deliveries. The collaboration will see clothes delivered straight [...]
Superdrug publishes positive full year financial results
Leading health and beauty retailer Superdrug, has reported strong financial results for the full year 2022 with sales surging by 17 percent to £1,367 million (vs £1,168 [...]
Currys and Samsung UK Unveil Trade-In Initiative
Brands come together to offer customers at least 10 percent off Samsung products when they trade-in any old tech with Currys Collaboration supports both brands’ sustainability goals by tapping [...]
Dec 2025/Jan 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
