Retail Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/retail/ Hopping Between Hubs Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:20:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Is that…? OMODA’S imnotasupermodel.com stunt made London do a double take at Fashion Week https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/is-that-omodas-imnotasupermodel-com-stunt-made-london-do-a-double-take-at-fashion-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-that-omodas-imnotasupermodel-com-stunt-made-london-do-a-double-take-at-fashion-week https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/is-that-omodas-imnotasupermodel-com-stunt-made-london-do-a-double-take-at-fashion-week/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:20:15 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150687 OMODA 7 made its dynamic UK debut at London Fashion Week (LFW) 2026, with a bold, city-wide activation that stopped the capital in its tracks The ‘I’m Not a Supermodel, But This Car Is’ stunt placed the OMODA 7 firmly in the spotlight as fashion’s latest object of desire, fronted by model and lookalike, Denise […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/is-that-omodas-imnotasupermodel-com-stunt-made-london-do-a-double-take-at-fashion-week/feed/ 0 The Zip Yard celebrates 20 years of tailoring, trust and transformation https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-zip-yard-celebrates-20-years-of-tailoring-trust-and-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-zip-yard-celebrates-20-years-of-tailoring-trust-and-transformation https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-zip-yard-celebrates-20-years-of-tailoring-trust-and-transformation/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:10:18 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-zip-yard-celebrates-20-years-of-tailoring-trust-and-transformation/ Twenty years after opening its first store in Belfast, The Zip Yard is celebrating two decades as the UK and Ireland’s largest and fastest-growing professional tailoring network, with 50 stores and more than 40 franchise owners now part of the family. The Zip Yard was founded in 2005 with a clear vision: to make professional […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-zip-yard-celebrates-20-years-of-tailoring-trust-and-transformation/feed/ 0 The rise of Snapchat as an ecommerce platform https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:40:55 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150121 In recent years, the social commerce landscape has shifted dramatically. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok have dominated the conversation, Snapchat is rapidly establishing itself as a major eCommerce channel.  Once known primarily for its disappearing photos and playful filters, Snapchat has evolved into a serious commercial channel, driven by a highly engaged Gen Z […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform/feed/ 0 Happy Temps at the Centre of Black Friday Sales Success, Says East Midlands Recruiter https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/happy-temps-at-the-centre-of-black-friday-sales-success-says-east-midlands-recruiter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-temps-at-the-centre-of-black-friday-sales-success-says-east-midlands-recruiter https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/happy-temps-at-the-centre-of-black-friday-sales-success-says-east-midlands-recruiter/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:59:21 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149737 As the festive season is just around the corner, the inevitable peak season rush – also known as the ‘Golden Quarter’ for ecommerce and retail businesses – is here.   With Black Friday this week, one of the UK’s leading HR and recruitment specialists, Gi Group, which is headquartered in Chesterfield and has branches across […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/happy-temps-at-the-centre-of-black-friday-sales-success-says-east-midlands-recruiter/feed/ 0 UK’S MOST ACCESSIBLE SHOPPING CENTRES REVEALED, NEW NATIONAL STUDY RANKS TOP 25 AHEAD OF FESTIVE SHOPPING SEASON https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uks-most-accessible-shopping-centres-revealed-new-national-study-ranks-top-25-ahead-of-festive-shopping-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uks-most-accessible-shopping-centres-revealed-new-national-study-ranks-top-25-ahead-of-festive-shopping-season https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uks-most-accessible-shopping-centres-revealed-new-national-study-ranks-top-25-ahead-of-festive-shopping-season/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:43:27 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uks-most-accessible-shopping-centres-revealed-new-national-study-ranks-top-25-ahead-of-festive-shopping-season/ With festive spending about to surge, millions of people will be heading into shopping centres for gifts, gatherings and seasonal events.But for shoppers with mobility needs, including older adults, disabled visitors, wheelchair users and those who rely on step-free access, a simple day out can come with very real barriers. A new accessibility review conducted […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uks-most-accessible-shopping-centres-revealed-new-national-study-ranks-top-25-ahead-of-festive-shopping-season/feed/ 0 Music Makes You Lose Control: The Ultimate Music-Inspired Gift Guide https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/music-makes-you-lose-control-the-ultimate-music-inspired-gift-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=music-makes-you-lose-control-the-ultimate-music-inspired-gift-guide https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/music-makes-you-lose-control-the-ultimate-music-inspired-gift-guide/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:05:30 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149471 Whether you’re shopping for a die-hard vinyl enthusiast, a wannabe DJ, or someone who simply can’t resist a good singalong, this list of music-inspired gifts hits every note. From cat turntables to karaoke stations, here’s your backstage pass to the best sound-infused presents of the season. 1.     Majority Pulse 1 Bluetooth Party Speaker – £69.99 (was […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/music-makes-you-lose-control-the-ultimate-music-inspired-gift-guide/feed/ 0 Chambers & Partners recognises Arbor Law’s “Big Law without the baggage” model https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/chambers-partners-recognises-arbor-laws-big-law-without-the-baggage-model/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chambers-partners-recognises-arbor-laws-big-law-without-the-baggage-model https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/chambers-partners-recognises-arbor-laws-big-law-without-the-baggage-model/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:02:22 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/chambers-partners-recognises-arbor-laws-big-law-without-the-baggage-model/ Arbor Law has been recognised in the Chambers UK 2025 Guide for its outstanding work supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK – a testament to the firm’s innovative, senior-only model that combines City-firm expertise with in-house commercial insight, designed to eliminate inefficiency and make excellence more accessible to small and mid-sized businesses seeking legal support. […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/chambers-partners-recognises-arbor-laws-big-law-without-the-baggage-model/feed/ 0 Mowgli Street Food Unveils Its Christmas Feasting Menus – A Celebration of Togetherness and Indian Home-Style Cooking https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mowgli-street-food-unveils-its-christmas-feasting-menus-a-celebration-of-togetherness-and-indian-home-style-cooking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mowgli-street-food-unveils-its-christmas-feasting-menus-a-celebration-of-togetherness-and-indian-home-style-cooking https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mowgli-street-food-unveils-its-christmas-feasting-menus-a-celebration-of-togetherness-and-indian-home-style-cooking/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:02:02 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149335 Mowgli Street Food restaurants have launched their special Christmas menus – a vibrant celebration of Indian home-style cooking, made for sharing.  This festive season, Mowgli invites guests to gather beneath the vines and twinkling lights for a feast that sparkles with warmth, generosity, and connection.  Set against the glow of fairy lights, guests can toast […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mowgli-street-food-unveils-its-christmas-feasting-menus-a-celebration-of-togetherness-and-indian-home-style-cooking/feed/ 0 Christmas Gifting at Tower Housewares https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/christmas-gifting-at-tower-housewares/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-gifting-at-tower-housewares https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/christmas-gifting-at-tower-housewares/#respond Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:01:23 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149332 With over 100 years of expertise in manufacturing and design, we’ve been a part of homes across the UK for generations, delivering everyday essentials that combine style, innovation, and reliability. This Christmas, our 2025 Gift Guide showcases a carefully curated collection of must-have products across Air Fryers, Digital Kettles, Floorcare, and Cookware, plus a selection […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/christmas-gifting-at-tower-housewares/feed/ 0 Star-studded plates: celebrities help fuel UK’s multibillion private plate boom https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/star-studded-plates-celebrities-help-fuel-uks-multibillion-private-plate-boom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-studded-plates-celebrities-help-fuel-uks-multibillion-private-plate-boom https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/star-studded-plates-celebrities-help-fuel-uks-multibillion-private-plate-boom/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:42:05 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=148387 Although September sees the arrival of the new ’75’ number plate for vehicles, it appears many Brits would rather splash the cash on a private plate, following the lead of well-known celebrities.    According to motoring experience site DrivingExperience.com, DVLA figures show sales of personalised plates have more than doubled in the past decade, turning […]

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