AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the UK deposit return scheme, officially named ‘Exchange for Change’, which is being launched in October 2027. The AVA has played a significant role in the scheme’s ...

According to the latest RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor for Q4 2025, the UK commercial property market remains subdued, but early signs of stabilisation are emerging as sentiment improves modestly across occupier and investment markets. While elevated borrowing costs and ...

OCS has been awarded a new security deal with Tesco, supporting approximately 300 stores across Scotland and Northern Ireland. The contract strengthens a relationship built on 19 years of collaboration between both organisations. The partnership brings around 300 security officers ...

Mitie has won a new security contract with Asda to deliver services across over 1,100 locations nationwide including Asda Superstores, Supermarkets, Living and Express stores. This multi-year contract builds on Mitie’s existing relationship with the retailer, having already provided security ...

The partnership covers all Morrisons retail stores, distribution centres, logistics and manufacturing sites across the UK. More than 1,000 colleagues will transfer to OCS, creating a unified national security workforce, complemented by an expanded team of over 200 newly established ...

Morris & Spottiswood, a leading provider of fitout, refurbishment, retrofit and construction services, has started work on two projects for Marks & Spencer, to convert former Homebase retail units into modern food stores. The contract represents a significant design and ...

Following a competitive tender process, FM provider, The Westgrove Group, has been awarded a significant new contract to deliver cleaning services across all McArthurGlen UK Designer Outlets. Under the contract terms, Westgrove will provide comprehensive cleaning services across McArthurGlen’s entire ...

Service charge costs for office spaces rose by nine per cent in 2024 as wage pressures, overdue maintenance projects and investments designed to attract staff back to the office all contributed to an above inflation rise. The nine per cent ...

Clearhill, trusted by over 400 shopping centres and grocery locations across the UK and Ireland, has unveiled its first-ever FunHub at Kingfisher, Redditch. The dynamic new entertainment concept is designed to boost footfall, extend dwell time, and strengthen community connections ...

MRI clients benefit from access to the UK’s retail and leisure real estate industry forum Following the successful launch of their insights partnership last year, MRI Software and Revo are deepening their collaboration to further empower the UK’s retail, leisure, ...