OurCoop Invests £9.3 Million in New Stores to Support Local Communities
OurCoop has invested roughly £9.3 million (about $11.8 million) to open four new FoodCoop stores in Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Merseyside, plus two Co‑op Travel branches in Lichfield and Cheltenham. The stores feature sustainability upgrades such as solar panels, EV chargers and community gardens, and have created more than 50 local jobs. The openings expand OurCoop’s modern, community‑focused convenience format across key catchments, adding to its near‑500‑store estate and one‑million‑member base. CEO Debbie Robinson highlighted the co‑operative model’s aim to reinvest profits into members and local economies.
Sephora UK MD, Sarah Boyd, Joins the Retail Technology Show 2026 Headline Speaker Line-Up
Sephora UK Managing Director Sarah Boyd has been added to the headline speaker lineup for the Retail Technology Show (RTS) 2026 in London. Boyd will speak on the Spark Stage about Sephora’s rapid expansion to 20 UK stores and its...
Lane7 Secures 30th Site with New Exeter Venue
Lane7 Group announced the opening of its 30th UK venue, a 27,000‑sq‑ft boutique bowling centre in Exeter’s Guildhall Shopping Centre, slated for early 2027. The two‑floor site will generate 30 local jobs and adds to a portfolio that now spans...
The Digital Signage Summit Turns 20: Two Decades Shaping Digital Signage Strategy
The Digital Signage Summit (DSS) marks its 20‑year milestone with a two‑day conference on May 20‑21 at Munich Airport, Germany. Originating in 2006 with just 40 attendees, the event has grown into the premier strategy forum for senior executives, technology...
Covent Garden’s Market Building Gets a New Signature Scent as INITIO Parfums Privés Opens First Standalone Store
INITIO Parfums Privés launched its first UK standalone boutique in Covent Garden’s iconic Market Building, occupying a 246‑sq‑ft space. The French perfume house, known for its neuroscience‑driven "neuroscents," joins a growing roster of luxury fragrance brands in the district, including...
Sports Direct Opens 31,000 Sq Ft Store in Kingston Upon Thames as London Expansion Continues
Frasers Group has opened a 31,000 sq ft, two‑floor Sports Direct store in Kingston upon Thames, adding to its aggressive London rollout. The outlet blends global sports brands such as Nike, adidas, New Balance and PUMA with the group’s own USC and...
Vagabond Wines Brings Largest Flagship Venue to Soho
Vagabond Wines, part of the Majestic Wine Group, will launch its largest flagship—a 6,300 sq ft self‑pour wine bar—at 14‑16 Ganton Street in Soho this summer. The venue will feature more than 120 wines by the glass, many sourced from vineyards within...
Dalziel & Pow Introduces a ‘Whole World of Different’ at Immersive London Pop up for Wise
Dalziel & Pow has created Wise’s first physical branch – an immersive pop‑up on Oxford Street that runs from March 30 to April 13. The two‑week installation blends large digital wrap screens, a matcha bar, a Wisdom Bar and interactive kiosks to...
Primark Launches Adaptive Swimwear Range in Partnership with Victoria Jenkins
Primark has introduced the high‑street’s first adaptive swimwear line, created with award‑winning designer Victoria Jenkins. The collection includes a women’s black tankini priced at £14 (≈$18) and men’s cargo swim shorts at £12 (≈$15), both featuring side‑tube access, waistband pulls...
Co-Op and EG On The Move ‘Drive Forward’ Growth with New Essex Roadside Service Station and Grocery Convenience Launch
Co‑op and EG On The Move have opened a new forecourt‑convenience site in Norton Heath, Essex, combining eight fuel pumps, upcoming EV chargers, a Greggs bakery and a Co‑op franchise store. The location brings British‑sourced food, Starbucks coffee, meal deals...
One Month to Go Until the 2026 Retail Technology Show
The Retail Technology Show returns to London’s ExCeL on April 22‑23, 2026 with a new disco theme and over 450 exhibitors, marking its largest technology showcase yet. New features include a Cyber & Loss Prevention Zone, an AI‑maturity focus, and...
Gloucester Quays Unveils Restaurant Signings and New Arrival
Peel Retail & Leisure announced three new restaurant signings at Gloucester Quays: the French‑fusion Muse Brasserie (3,282 sq ft, 100 covers), COSMO’s world‑buffet Umami (7,263 sq ft, 243 covers) and casual Italian Banchina (5,252 sq ft, 132 covers). All three concepts are making their city debut,...
Crocs Steps Into Caledonia Park
Crocs has signed a lease for a 1,754 sq ft outlet store at Caledonia Park in Scotland, slated to open in April. The outlet will showcase the brand’s core and seasonal collections, including clogs, sandals, slides and a dedicated Jibbitz™ charm personalization...
IKEA Plan and Order Point Has Opened in Kingsway West Retail Park
IKEA opened its first Plan and Order Point in Dundee on March 23, offering a dedicated space for kitchen, bedroom and living‑room design consultations. The 2,500‑sq‑ft venue showcases ten kitchen concepts, eight PAX wardrobe solutions and a curated selection of...
Cribbs Continues to Expand Dining Offering with Loungers Letting
Cribbs Mall in the South West has secured Loungers’ Picaro Lounge, signing a 15‑year lease for a 4,600‑sq‑ft space in its food court. The new venue, part of Loungers’ 250‑location chain, aims to attract Gen Z diners with its brunch...
