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6 Ways Technology Is Transforming Retail Investing in Europe

1 week ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Ben Green

Technology is reshaping retail investing across Europe, making markets more accessible, efficient, and secure for individuals. From AI to blockchain innovations, new tools are empowering everyday investors to manage portfolios with confidence. AdvertisementLet’s explore six key ways this is happening!1. Automating Portfolio Management with Robo-AdvisorsYou may know that trading platforms like Axi provide retail investors with user-friendly access to global markets.
The Chelsea Grocer opens in Duke of York Square

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.
Autry selects Soho for its first UK store

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.
TRAID, BEYOND RETRO and CHARITY SUPER.MKT Partner on London SUPER JUMBLE.

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.
Nestlé appoints Scott Coles as new Managing Director for Confectionery UK & Ireland

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.
NEXT to triple its footprint at Bluewater, with a new store opening in 2026

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.
bloobloom opens brand new London store in Spitalfields

2 weeks ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

French fashion eyewear brand bloobloom opens a brand new 615 sq ft store in East London’s thriving shopping destination Spitalfields on 2nd May 2025. Located at 41 Brushfield Street, this marks bloobloom’s seventh opening in London, joining its growing line-up of London stores in Canary Wharf, Carnaby, Covent Garden, King’s Road, Marylebone and White City.
NO SAINT: The revolutionary vaping brand bringing good taste, safety and responsibility to the industry

2 weeks ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

NO SAINT, a groundbreaking new vaping brand and technology platform dedicated to redefining vaping experiences, is launching this May as a sophisticated, safer alternative that prioritises quality, innovation, and responsibility. Built with cutting-edge technology and premium ingredients, NO SAINT’s vaporiser can last up to two years and eliminates hazardous flavours and harmful chemicals found in many existing brands.
Mango leads run of new openings at The Lexicon

2 weeks ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

The Lexicon, owned in a joint venture between Schroders Capital and Legal & General Capital, has secured 23,039 sq ft of new retail, F&B, and leisure lettings with Mango, Rituals, and Jamaica Blue all arriving at the Bracknell retail destination. International fashion brand Mango has opened a new 19,210 sq ft store at The Lexicon in what is a flagship letting for the scheme.
Material Innovation: Sheep Inc. Unveils FIBREGEN™ a revolutionary 100% regenerative material with new collection of hoodies & sweatshirts

2 weeks ago | retail-focus.co.uk | Lee Cullumbine

Sheep Inc Unveils FIBREGEN™ a revolutionary 100% regenerative material alongside a collection of FIBREGEN hoodies & sweatshirts developed over two years of R&D and extensive trials. This is the first product release since completing their series A investment last month. Developed in collaboration with Inovafil in Portugal, FIBREGENTM was created over two years of meticulous development.