The LEGO Group announces its first store in East Anglia is to open this Autumn
The LEGO Group has announced the opening of a new store in the UK - at Chantry Place, Norwich Creating unforgettable immersive experiences through hands-on play opportunities, [...]
Small trolleys, big futures as Co-op opens Play Shop at Eureka!
Co-op has launched a new partnership with Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire, opening a newly branded Co-op Play Shop designed to help children and [...]
Five new F&B brands to join Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that five new hospitality brands are set to join the Covent Garden neighbourhood and enhance the culinary line-up, including a debut for Carmy’s, and [...]
Ribble partners with Cotswold Outdoor to launch new in-store concept in Leeds
Ribble has partnered with British outdoor retailer Cotswold Outdoor to launch a new in-store concept in Leeds. The partnership brings together two brands with a shared mindset. Helping people get more from the [...]
Lindt unveils indulgent new chocolate shop in retail destination, Trafford Centre
Lindt & Sprüngli, the globally renowned Swiss chocolate manufacturer, is launching its latest luxurious Chocolate Shop in the heart of Manchester’s retail destination, Trafford Centre, on 28th May. [...]
Bath & Body Works to make East Midlands debut at Victoria Centre in Nottingham
Victoria Centre Nottingham, the East Midlands’ retail destination owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced the signing of global body care and home fragrance brand, [...]
Livingston Designer Outlet strengthens retail offer with Chapelle Jewellery’s only Scottish store
Livingston Designer Outlet has secured a new leasing agreement with the return of Chapelle Jewellery, the UK luxury outlet specialist for jewellery and watches, further demonstrating sustained [...]
Hamleys extends travel hubs with new stores in Liverpool Street Station and Heathrow T2
Hamleys is set to boost its travel point presence in the UK with a new pop-up store in London’s Liverpool Street Station and a new location in [...]
Asda reveals opening date for new George concept store in Lincoln
Asda has confirmed that its new stand-alone George concept store in Lincoln will officially open its doors on Thursday 14th May, marking the latest milestone in the [...]
Virgin Media O2 opens new experiential store at Liverpool ONE
Virgin Media O2 has opened a brand new experiential store at Liverpool ONE, offering access to some of the latest in mobile, broadband, gaming and connected tech. [...]
Ben & Jerry’s opens UK’s first mall kiosk at Merry Hill
Merry Hill has announced the opening of Ben & Jerry’s first mall kiosk concept in the UK, highlighting the top 10 UK super-regional centre’s continued desire for [...]
Outlet Shopping at The O2 boosts line up with new additions and upsize
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced two new additions to the destination, including Danish homewares and lifestyle retailer, Søstrene Grene, and menswear brand, Suit Direct. Both stores will represent [...]
Jamaica Blue set to join Queensgate
Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Australian-owned coffee and all-day dining brand Jamaica Blue has signed to join the centre’s expanding F&B lineup. Jamaica Blue, operated by Foodco, will occupy a 1,270 sq ft prominent [...]
Cornish Bakery opens first bakery in Wales and first of new brand concept
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall has today (Tuesday 21st April 2026) opened its first ever bakery in Wales whilst also launching a [...]
Lefties to join Metrocentre for North East debut
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Inditex’s new-to-the-UK brand Lefties will join Metrocentre’s best-in-class retail line-up, making it one of the retailer’s first three UK stores. It also represents Metrocentre’s second deal with Inditex in Q1 2026, showcasing strong momentum across its fashion offer with the [...]
OurCoop invests £9.3 million in new stores to support local communities
OurCoop has opened four new FoodCoop stores since it formed in January, backed by £9.3 million of investment and bringing modern, community-focused shopping spaces to regions across the [...]
Lane7 secures 30th site with new Exeter venue
Lane7 Group has secured its 30th site, with a new boutique bowling venue set to open in Exeter in early 2027. The new location in the city’s [...]
Marella opens first London store in Marylebone
Marella, the contemporary Italian fashion brand owned by the Max Mara Fashion Group, will open its first London store in Marylebone this spring, marking a key milestone [...]
Covent Garden’s Market Building gets a new signature scent as INITIO Parfums Privés opens first standalone store
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that INITIO Parfums Privés has opened in Covent Garden, marking the brand’s first standalone store and cementing Covent Garden’s status as a leading destination [...]
Sports Direct opens 31,000 sq ft store in Kingston Upon Thames as London expansion continues
The new Kingston upon Thames Sports Direct store marks continued expansion and progress against Frasers Group’s Elevation Strategy. The 31,000 sq ft, two floor store, brings together global [...]
April 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
