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KENJI to Open First North East Store at Metrocentre

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that East-Asian inspired lifestyle brand KENJI will make its regional debut at Metrocentre in March 2026, bringing its playful...

Søstrene Grene to open in Derry‑Londonderry’s Richmond Centre this autumn

Danish retailer Søstrene Grene will launch its latest Northern Ireland store in Derry-Londonderry this autumn, continuing its regional expansion.

Dobbies Completes Beaconsfield Refurbishment as Fourth New‑Look Store in National Investment Roll‑out

Dobbies Garden Centre in Beaconsfield has become the latest site to complete its refurbishment under the chain’s nationwide investment initiative. The store reopened to...

Hobbycraft to launch dedicated TV channel this September

Hobbycraft is set to launch Hobbycraft TV on 4 September, broadcasting daily demonstrations, tutorials and shoppable content on Freeview Channel 97 and online.

IKEA Brighton Officially Opens in Churchill Square

IKEA opens its long-awaited Brighton store in Churchill Square Shopping Centre, offering a city-centre retail experience tailored to the local community.

IKEA Opens ‘Chip Theft Insurance Kiosk’ in Brighton Ahead of New Store Launch

IKEA has today opened a seagull-proof ‘chip theft insurance kiosk’ at Brighton i360, offering free chips to locals and visitors as compensation for meals...

IKEA to open in York

IKEA will open a new Plan and Order Point at Clifton Moor Retail Park in York on 29 August, offering kitchen and storage planning services.

Primark Home to open at Trafford Palazzo

Primark is set to launch its first standalone Home store in Great Britain at Trafford Palazzo, Manchester, with a two-floor space opening on 29 August.

cardfactory opens its 1,100th store

cardfactory has opened its 1,100th store in the UK, marking a new milestone with the launch of a branch at Brookfield Retail Park in...

Søstrene Grene to Open Stirling Store in Thistles Centre as Scottish Expansion Continues

Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene has announced plans to open a new store in Stirling’s Thistles Centre, bringing its Scandinavian-inspired home and lifestyle range...

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