Lee Cullumbine

1 week ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

A new specialist independent grocery store is set to open in Chelsea this May. The Chelsea Grocer will offer the best local produce, combined with the finest products from across the globe. The carefully designed space will feature a delicatessen counter, a wide selection of cakes and sweet treats, fresh seasonal flowers, a coffee bar and an extensive grocery offer – focused on quality, service and community.

1 week ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Autry, the classic yet contemporary unisex sneaker brand, has opened at 61-63 Beak Street in Soho for its first UK store. Established in 1982, Autry has built a reputation for high-quality, vintage-style products with a contemporary, sports-performance-oriented twist. Its trademark 80s look encompasses a range of unisex sneakers, focused on craftsmanship, quality, and comfort.

1 week ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

the iconic Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle will play host to SUPER JUMBLE — a reimagining of the Great British jumble sale, brought to life by second-hand powerhouses TRAID, Beyond Retro, and Charity Super.MktThe humble jumble sale, a mainstay of British life since the 1880s, is getting a supersized, 21st-century makeover.

1 week ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

Nestlé is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Coles as the new Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland, effective 1 May 2025. Scott takes over from Mark Davies, who is retiring after an impressive 34-year tenure with the company. In his new role, Scott will join the Nestlé UK & Ireland leadership team, where he will spearhead Nestlé’s efforts to expand market share and enhance value for both consumers and customers within the confectionery sector.

1 week ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

Bluewater has announced that leading retailer NEXT will significantly grow its presence at the Kent-based shopping centre by tripling its footprint. NEXT’s Bluewater store will become one of its largest stores in the UK once the doors open in 2026. The state-of-the-art store will offer an enhanced product selection, including men’s, women’s and childrenswear, alongside homeware and a café.