Surface Design Show 2026 Attracts 6,000+ Visitors as ‘Material Evolution’ Drives Innovation
From 3‑5 February, the Surface Design Show in London attracted over 6,000 visitors and 180 exhibitors showcasing cutting‑edge surface and material innovations. New collaborations with RIBA and the introduction of a Workshop Stage and Sustainability Trail emphasized the event’s ‘Material Evolution’ theme, focusing on circularity and built‑environment solutions. Highlights included award‑winning designs from Studio RAP, Liza C Design, and breakthrough products such as flexible concrete Slimcrete and recycled‑material installations by Surface Matter. The show’s successful blend of talks, hands‑on workshops, and networking positioned it as a key catalyst for sustainable material development.
The Cut & Craft Raises the Steaks as It Gets Set to Open Brand-New Dining Space and Elegant Lounge Bar...
The Cut & Craft is set to double its footprint at Victoria Leeds, adding a high‑end cocktail lounge, stage and two private dining rooms. The expansion will raise total seating to 370 covers and introduce world‑class cocktails, champagne, and a...
Modern Milkman Launches Collections Service for Toys and Electrical Waste
Modern Milkman has introduced a Collections Service that lets customers recycle toys, cables and small electrical items alongside its existing reusable‑bottle delivery. The service partners with EMR to process mixed WEEE and with Toys4Life to resell usable toys. Each collection...
Eldon Square Set to Welcome Oseyo’s Largest Asian Supermarket to Date
Oseyo, the UK’s largest Asian supermarket chain, will open its biggest store – a 20,000 sq ft location at Eldon Square in Newcastle – in Q3 2026. This marks the retailer’s first foothold in the North East and part of a broader regional...
Lloyds Opens Immersive Firehorse Lunar New Year Experience
Lloyds Banking Group launched an immersive pop‑up called “Year of the Horse X Year of You” on Greek Street, London to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year. The experience blended a nostalgic British toy‑shop vibe with Asian aesthetics, letting visitors...
From Markdown to Margin: Rebalancing Inventory After January Sales
Retailers are still grappling with excess seasonal inventory after the January sales, despite aggressive discounting that erodes margins. Traditional fulfillment routes orders by proximity, leaving slow‑moving stock stranded in low‑demand stores and tying up cash. Implementing real‑time, location‑level visibility and...