Online wholesale marketplace Faire’s 2025 forecast has revealed four major consumer and product trends transforming how independent retailers can connect with shoppers this year Independent retailers will stock more adventure-inspired accessories, opulent vintage pieces, natural goods and playful nostalgic items this year, according to the 2025 forecast from online wholesale marketplace Faire. Faire’s newly-released report examined thousands [...] The post Quest for adventure, opulence, sustainability and nostalgia to drive independent retail’s must-have products in 2025 appeared fir ..read more

centre:mk, one of the top 10 prime retail destinations in the UK, has reported a strong start to 2025, following a successful 2024. Setting the pace for another positive year ahead, the first week of 2025 saw an impressive footfall increase year-on-year of 20 percent at centre:mk. Marking 10.8 percentage points ahead of high street [...] The post centre:mk surpasses a decade of footfall benchmarks with strong start to 2025 appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

As the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act approaches, Nexer Digital has launched a new campaign, “I Matter Too”, to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive online experiences. The campaign aims to encourage online retailers to act now and embrace digital accessibility as a core part of their strategy, not just to meet legal requirements [...] The post “I Matter Too” campaign launches urging retailers to prioritise accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

IKEA shares a first update on the development of its new Brighton store, following extensive research and home visits to understand the local lifestyle and home needs of the community. Brighton's diverse housing landscape requires innovative solutions for storage, multifunctional furniture, and personalisation – especially for small and compact living spaces. The new IKEA store [...] The post IKEA shares a first update on the development of its new Brighton store appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

Retail and leisure destination, Silverburn, has announced a record-breaking amount has been raised in 2024 in support of its long-standing charity partner, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. Silverburn held a series of fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the charity throughout 2024, raising an incredible £100,914.26, marking a 19 percent increase on last year’s fundraising total. It’s [...] The post Silverburn breaks fundraising record for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, raising over £100,000 in 2024 appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

Pink Guards will descend on Westfield White City this weekend, as EE and Netflix team up to host a unique Squid Game 2 experience at the EE Studio  The free event will see the iconic Squid Game piggy bank take centre stage as it is redesigned as a 'money grabber' game giving consumers a chance [...] The post EE and Netflix launch exclusive Squid Game 2 experience at the EE Studio in Westfield White City this weekend appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

For the second year running, GUESS is proud to announce the return of the exclusive GUESS Winter Project, where once again the brand will be under the spotlight in some of the most iconic and prestigious winter tourist destinations across the breath-taking European Alps. Building on the success of the first Winter Project launched last [...] The post GUESS makes a bold return to the Alpine Heights appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

An inspiring preview of Barcelona’s celebrated light art festival featuring French artist Alice Labourel will blend cutting-edge innovation with artistic brilliance Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) and Llum BCN are thrilled to announce their continued collaboration for the fourth consecutive year, bringing together the best of technology and artistic innovation. This partnership will be showcased at [...] The post ISE and Llum BCN: A fusion of creativity and technology at ISE 2025 appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

AEW has secured three significant new lettings at Windsor Royal Centres, Windsor reinforcing the retail destination's position as a premier shopping and lifestyle hub. These recent additions promise to further elevate the tenant mix and align seamlessly with the preferences of the local catchment and tourist spend. The iconic British leather bag brand, The Cambridge [...] The post AEW secures three key retail lettings at Windsor Royal Centres appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more

Pro-growth partnership, representing over 5,000 businesses across the UK, has formed to unlock fresh opportunities for nation’s high streets. Representatives from flagship high streets across Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds and London are founding members. The group will develop policy solutions to common challenges facing flagship high streets, including business rates, public safety and [...] The post Pro-growth business partnership forms to back flagship UK high streets appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine ..read more