Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail group has signed up for its first new store to combine its Bhs homewares range with his Arcadia brands. It will open in the new development at Stadium MK, joining retailers such as Marks & Spencer and Primark. Sir Philip has been closing some of his Bhs stores to reduce costs. He sold the lease to its Aylesford store in Kent to Irish toy chain Smyths Toys... 

The second phase of the Stadium MK development will be completed by the start of next season, MK Dons have confirmed. The work, which will increase the ground’s capacity from 22,000 to 32,000, is being funded by a new £56m retail development on the site. Stadium MK has remained a work in progress since it was opened in 2007. The average attendance this season is 8,111 – with thehighest... 

Kingston-based Domino’s Pizza had a record day in online sales on Saturday [October 8, 2011], taking over £1million in sales through its various web platforms. Of the £1million of orders, 13% were taken through mobile devices. Domino’s Chief Executive, Chris Moore, said: “When we launched online ordering just over a decade ago, it was a huge investment – but one that has continued to... 

Habitat, the home & furnishings brand, acquired by Milton Keynes based Home Retail Group, has announced the appointment of Clare Askem, to a new role as Managing Director. Clare was previously Director of Strategic Development for Home Retail Group. As Managing Director, Clare will have overall accountability for the management of the Habitat UK business – including the three flagship stores... 

Argos has launched its annual Christmas recruitment campaign and will be seeking to employ 12,000 festive helpers to work in its stores across the country this festive season. With unemployment figures reported as reaching 2.49 million, the announcement is welcome news in a struggling job market. With 90% of the population living less than ten minutes from one of the 750 Argos stores the new roles... 

thecentre:mk has announce that its anchor store, House of Fraser,  will undergo a complete refurbishment due to complete in the Autumn. House of Fraser will be subject to a £4.5 million investment, which will create a premium shopping environment. The existing store will be significantly upgraded, boasting, a light filled and contemporary retail environment, which will enhance shoppers’ experience... 

Plans to close Tesco’s Fenny Lock distribution centre could put hundreds of jobs at risk, a union has warned. The supermarket is closing its site and transferring the work to a new centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire. All the existing 764 staff will be offered the chance to work at the new centre, said Tesco. But union Usdaw described the announcement as “devastating” for those... 

Direct Golf UK, the leading multi-channel golf retailer, has expanded their portfolio to 17 stores with the acquisition of four new sites across the UK. Following the purchase of Tramgear Limited, a Nevada Bob’s franchisee, Direct Golf UK will open their newest store in Milton Keynes with a Grand Opening Weekend on 18th & 19th December. With fantastic opening offers, special discounts, free giveaways,... 

thecentre:mk has been awarded the Silver Award for Excellence in Facilities Management (FM) at the Global FM awards for Excellence. The award highlights one of thecentre:mk’s varied sustainability initiatives and involved facing 13 shortlisted entrants from five continents. This follows on from thecentre:mk’s success at the 2009 British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Awards, where it... 

This September,  Midsummer Place will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The shopping centre, which has been affectionately nicknamed ‘the new bit,’ will turn a decade old on September 26th 2010, and to celebrate the Midsummer Place team have a host of festivities planned. During the weekend of 11th/12th September, Midsummer Place will be transformed into the place to party, as shoppers will...