First lululemon Store in Romania has Opened in Bucharest
lululemon has officially entered Romania through its franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group, marking the company’s fourth new market entry in 2026. Following entries with franchise partners [...]
Eldon Square unveils first look inside Freight Island Newcastle as landmark rooftop destination opens
First look inside Newcastle’s new 60,000 sq ft rooftop destination Freight Island opens at Eldon Square, marking a major milestone in the centre’s leisure transformation Twelve kitchens, free live [...]
Frurt to open exclusive new concept at Trafford Centre
Trafford Centre continues to strengthen its F&B offer with the upcoming opening of popular frozen yoghurt brand Frurt, debuting its first-ever shopping centre kiosk concept at the [...]
Designer Exchange opens Newcastle store with Somebody Else’s Guy Rework Capsule
Designer Exchange, the UK luxury resale platform, is proud to announce the opening of its newest store in Newcastle on 11th June 2026, launching with a creative capsule [...]
MINISO opens at Merry Hill
Merry Hill, one of the top 10 UK’s super-regional centres, has welcomed the arrival of innovative lifestyle retailer MINISO. The opening follows a continued desire to attract in-demand retailers, under [...]
Chris Kamara MBE opens Marie Curie superstore in Bradford
Football legend and Marie Curie ambassador, Chris Kamara MBE, officially opened the first ever retail superstore for Marie Curie in Bradford last week. Known for his vibrant personality and having been awarded an MBE [...]
SportsShoes.com celebrates “runaway success” of London flagship pop-up store with more than 29,000 visitors and 30 events delivered
Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has hailed its flagship House of SportsShoes pop-up store on Shoreditch High Street, London, a “runaway success”. The [...]
Sephora UK declares a ‘Sephora Summer’ as it reveals opening dates for four new stores
Global beauty powerhouse has unveiled opening dates for its first-ever Scottish stores, as well as two brand-new boutiques in Central London For Scots beauty fans, St James [...]
Oliver Bonas makes its mark at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Lakeside, owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced that independent British lifestyle brand, Oliver Bonas, has signed to the destination. Set to open this summer, [...]
Dalton Park strengthens womenswear offer with arrival of Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles
Dalton Park, the North East outlet shopping destination, is set to welcome TFG London on 11th June, bringing three of the UK’s leading womenswear brands, Hobbs, Phase Eight [...]
Lindt hits the sweet spot at centre:mk
centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 prime regional destinations, has announced that Lindt, the Swiss chocolatier, has signed to open its latest concept store in the heart of Milton Keynes. The 1,670 [...]
Style Suite AI concept debuts at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that Style Suite, a brand-new personal shopper tool, has launched its debut physical location at the centre, creating a new milestone in AI-driven personalisation within physical retail environments. Style [...]
Pasta Evangelists announces three new restaurant openings across London and Winchester this summer
Pasta Evangelists, the artisan pasta brand, is expanding its restaurant portfolio with three new openings this summer. The brand is bringing its signature freshly made pasta and [...]
Chinatown London welcomes trio of F&B additions
Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of Chinese tea brand HEYTEA at Chinatown London, alongside the recent openings of Arôme Bakery and Kawan by Uncle Roger. Set to launch in the [...]
Sports Direct makes Nordic debut with new Helsinki flagship
Frasers Group opened its first Sports Direct flagship store in the Nordics with a new location in Helsinki. Spanning two floors and 30,000 sq ft, Sports Direct [...]
Neal’s Yard Remedies relocates to Manchester Arndale
Neal’s Yard Remedies will occupy an 873 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale The retailer has signed a 10-year lease, relocating from King Street Neal's Yard Remedies [...]
AS Colour makes Yorkshire debut at Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that AS Colour, the premium blank clothing retailer, has made its Yorkshire debut in the historic Victoria Quarter. The New Zealand-born retailer has launched into a 4,351 sq ft space across [...]
Spitalfields E1 announces a host of new food and drink openings this spring
Spitalfields E1, the market destination for East London has welcomed three exciting new food and drink operators this spring. Joining the iconic East London destination are The [...]
Inditex brands Stradivarius and Pull&Bear open regional debuts at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that Inditex brands Stradivarius and Pull&Bear have launched neighbouring stores at the scheme, as firsts in Yorkshire. The two openings take Inditex’s presence at [...]
Game on for Harlequin Watford as Activate signs
Harlequin Watford, Hertfordshire’s retail and leisure destination owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced the signing of immersive gaming concept Activate, further strengthening its position [...]
May 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
