UK high street nursery brand Mamas & Papas has expanded its commitment to the resale/second-hand market, launching a ‘Loved for Life’ initiative.

First the good news. For the year ending 31 March, commercial property giant British Land leased out 3.4 million sq ft of space and portfolio occupancy is now 96.7%.

​We can expect to see more products on sale globally carrying the distinctive roundel and moquette fabric designs used by London’s public transport system Transport for London (TfL).

​It may not come as a surprise, but research seems to have confirmed that the highest value e-shoppers are the most sustainability-focused in a world of consumers who are generally prioritising eco-awareness more often.

Nike’s latest community-focused concept, Nike Unite, has opened at Merry Hill, just two months after the US sportswear giant first announced the statement opening for the West Midlands mall.

Land Securities has swung to an annual loss, as surging interest rates and broader economic woes weighed on the valuation of its portfolio. But it’s progressing reasonably well in terms of letting prime retail space.

Expect a wave of pent-up consumer spending to significantly boost the British economy this year. It’s heading to the UK from China and it’s called ‘Revenge Spending’ with shoppers backed by £760 billion in savings. 

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has appointed a new ad agency. Saatchi & Saatchi has become the UK retail giant’s new creative marketing partner from this summer for both John Lewis and its supermarket brand Waitrose. 

London property giant GPE is progressing with its eco strategy and on Monday gave us an update on its 2020-launched Sustainability Statement of Intent, entitled 'The Time is Now’.

The popular combination of cycling and summer is about to deliver an interesting fashion pop-up collaboration in London’s Covent Garden. 

Finnish retail giant Stockmann, which owns its namesake department stores as well as the internationally available Lindex brand, has named a new CEO. Susanne Ehnbåge has stepped up to the role, effective immediately.

Amazon isn’t just a giant on the retail front. The global e-tailer is also big when it comes to funding and its Amazon Apprenticeship scheme is notching up £8 million in backing since launch in 2021.

​White Stuff has strengthened its presence in Scotland, opening a store in Silverburn shopping centre, Glasgow. The UK fashion & lifestyle retailer’s new 1,965 sq ft store features its new branding and store design.

​London Designer Outlet’s performance continues to highlight the strength of outlets overall, with it saying this week that it saw its “strongest ever April”. Sales rose 16% year on year and 17% since April 2019.

​THG shares continued their rollercoaster ride Friday, dropping 13% after it said that it's no longer in talks with private equity giant Apollo about a possible takeover as the proposal undervalued the e-commerce firm.

It’s Eurovision Contest weekend and it’s big, especially in Liverpool, the city hosting the event on behalf of war-torn Ukraine.