MAPIC 2023 theme announced: The Age of Responsible Growth
For its 28th edition, MAPIC introduces new MAPIC Academy and Sustainability Lab initiatives in a push to better understand how companies can continue to grow, responsibly. MAPIC, [...]
Central Co-op’s First Store Launch with Solar Panels Lands in Streethay
Central Co-op has launched its first new store of the year in Streethay, Staffordshire, which is also close to the Support Centre in Lichfield. It is also [...]
50+ innovative brands unite at The Wellness Haven:
When: 31st May -23th July 2023 Where: 4 Cathedral Walk, Unite 6, Cardinal Place, Victoria, London, SW1E 5JD Time: 10 am-7.00 pm daily* -Event evening until 8 [...]
Menswear specialist Moss joins the line up at Manchester Arndale
Manchester Arndale is pleased to announce that Moss Bros. Group Ltd has selected the centre for its latest Manchester location, after agreeing to take a 4,157 sq [...]
Bestway Foundation UK donates £100,000 to Barnardo’s
Lord Zameer Choudrey CBE SI Pk, Chief Executive of Bestway Group, and Dawood Pervez, Managing Director of Bestway Wholesale, presented a cheque for £100,000 to the UK’s largest [...]
Döner Shack partners with local charities to promote mental health awareness
Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food franchise, has partnered with five local mental health charities across the UK to launch its new wellbeing campaign to raise awareness and [...]
Nike opens new concept store at Blanchardstown Centre
Nike Unite, the latest retail concept from iconic sports brand Nike, has opened its doors at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin’s largest retail and leisure destination. The first store [...]
Liverpool ONE’s performance hits the high notes with £19.9m boost thanks to Eurovison
Grosvenor has revealed the full extent of Eurovision’s positive impact on Liverpool ONE, revealing record-breaking footfall and sales results, following the hosting of the event by Liverpool [...]
FREE ‘Book-a-BBQ Garden’ launches this month as millions of Brits don’t have space to host one
Sainsbury’s is launching its FREE Book-a-BBQ Garden on London’s South Bank on Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd June, with slots available for pre-booking via Design My Night From [...]
Drive to tackle climate change continues at Southern Co-op
As Southern Co-op continues to grow its estate, it's also continuing to reduce its overall carbon footprint with a reduction of 36 percent in absolute greenhouse gas [...]
Responsible menswear retailer Alder & Green partners with Suited & Booted to support vulnerable men in employment
Alder & Green, the responsible menswear retailer, has announced a partnership with Suited & Booted, a charity based in the City of London that supports vulnerable, unemployed and low-income men [...]
Sook partners with Landsec to offer brands short-term retail space in prime destinations
Sook, the proptech innovator reimagining how retail space is used, has announced its latest partnership with Landsec, one of the leading real estate companies in the UK. [...]
Can supermarkets win shoppers back with supply chain changes?
By Adam Yee, Senior Consultant and retail expert at global tech consulting firm, Slalom The end of March marked a record high for UK supermarket inflation. It’s [...]
Toolstation team and their dogs to walk 992 miles throughout May in support of Macmillan
16 colleagues from Toolstation’s Support Centre are walking a total of 992 miles with their furry friends throughout the month of May to help raise money for [...]
The Fragrance Shop announces new store opening in The Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon
The UKs largest independent fragrance retailer, The Fragrance Shop, is delighted to be spraying a little happiness in Swindon, with the opening of a brand-new store on [...]
Caledonia Park welcomes Starbucks to F&B line up
Railpen has announced Starbucks has opened at Caledonia Park, the premier designer outlet village in Scotland. The 2,000 sq ft space joins recently opened Burger King as [...]
First of its kind training partnership announced between Southern Co-op and Solent Mind
As 15th May marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Southern Co-op and Solent Mind have entered into a first of its kind partnership for the [...]
Screwfix Sprint delivers trade essentials to site in 60 minutes or less
Screwfix launches new national campaign across the media for its hyper-convenient delivery service, Screwfix Sprint Busy customers can order trade supplies on the Screwfix app and have [...]
Selfridges invites customers to ‘go long’ at The Stock Market in the Corner Shop
Preowned items can be valued, exchanged and repaired in a space playfully inspired by the London Stock Exchange Selfridges launches The Stock Market at the Corner Shop, a [...]
Cream, custard, champagne and fizz boost UK grocery sales to £2.8bn over Coronation week
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, UK grocery sales during the week of the Coronation exceeded those recorded for the Platinum Jubilee week in 2022 Brits celebrated the coronation [...]
Dec 2025/Jan 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
