British interiors platform The Roost has unveiled its new Visualiser Tool, an interactive room-planning feature designed to change how customers shop for their homes online. Created to bridge the gap between inspiration and confident purchasing, the Visualiser allows users to recreate their own rooms digitally, experiment with layouts, and see products in context before committing to a purchase. Positioned as the first tool of its kind within British interior design retail, i

Wiltshire based craft spirits producer Witchmark Distillery has secured a significant new retail listing with Selfridges, marking a major step in the brand’s rapid expansion across the UK. The multi award winning, B Corp certified distillery will now stock three of its signature spirits at Selfridges stores in London, Birmingham and Manchester Trafford, as well as online via Selfridges.com . From Fonthill Estate to the National Stage Founded on the historic Fonthill Estate in

Adidas Football has emerged as one of the most striking performers in the UK’s social media fashion landscape, climbing 48 places to secure second position in the latest Instagram rankings for Q4 2025. The result confirms a growing shift in how influence works online, where relevance, community and cultural alignment increasingly outperform scale alone. The rankings, compiled by Kolsquare, place Adidas Football just behind Zara, but the contrast in strategy between the two br

The licensed merchandise landscape is shifting, and EXG Pro is positioning itself firmly at the centre of that momentum. The London based accessories specialist has announced a major expansion of its licensed portfolio through new universal licensing agreements with Universal Products & Experiences, marking a significant step in the brand’s international growth. The new agreements grant EXG Pro access to a roster of some of the most recognisable franchises in global entertain

Grassroots football has always been about more than results. It is where confidence is built, communities gather and lifelong habits begin. This January, Marks & Spencer is turning its attention to a part of the game that has long been overlooked, what young players eat before and after they step onto the pitch. The retailer has launched Eat Well Play Well Grassroots Edition , a nationwide initiative designed to help grassroots football clubs across the UK improve their appro

A building that has quietly shaped modern African political and cultural history has now been formally recognised on the world stage. The United Nations’ Historic Africa Hall in Addis Ababa has been named the 2026 World Monuments Fund Knoll Modernism Prize winner, marking the first time an African site has received the award since its inception. Presented by World Monuments Fund in partnership with Knoll, the prize honours the decade long restoration of Africa Hall led by the

Kolsquare acquires Storyclash in a landmark AI driven move. A shift is underway in European marketing technology, and it is being led from within the continent itself. This month, Kolsquare announced the acquisition of Storyclash, bringing together two of Europe’s most influential players to create a new force in influencer marketing. More than a consolidation, the move signals intent. A statement that Europe can build, scale and lead its own technology platforms with confide

Formula One has always been a stage for momentum. Speed measured in milliseconds. Margins defined by intent. This season, that sense of forward motion gains a new energy as CELSIUS enters a multi year global partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, becoming the team’s Official Global Energy Drink Partner. The collaboration marks a decisive step for CELSIUS as it deepens its presence in elite global sport, aligning with a team known for ambition, innovation a

Influencer marketing has quietly but decisively changed gear. What was once a supporting tactic is now shaping entire brand identities, driving cultural relevance and, in many cases, selling out products in minutes. With 81 percent of brands planning to increase their influencer budgets in 2026, the message is clear. This is no longer optional. It is essential. According to Kolsquare, Europes leading influencer marketing platform, the most successful campaigns of 2025 all sha

Christmas advertising has become a national sport. Once a duel fought on television, it is now a full scale digital contest where supermarkets battle for attention through creators, festive stunts and emotional storytelling. And while Waitrose may have captured hearts with a cinematic romance that set the internet glowing, the data crowns a very different winner. Tesco has taken the throne this year, sweeping engagement, creator partnerships and earned media value with a stra

In a move that signals a decisive shift in the influencer marketing landscape, Kolsquare has acquired Inflead, the leading influencer technology platform in Italy. The deal marks Kolsquare’s second major acquisition of the year, following its purchase of Woomio in the Nordics, and positions the company as the clear European front runner in a rapidly expanding creator economy. Quentin Bordage, CEO and founder of Kolsquare The momentum behind Kolsquare has been impossible to ig

People Director at Sir Robert McAlpine joins the Board at a pivotal moment, strengthening governance as Seven Dials Playhouse continues to develop its long-term model. Seven Dials Playhouse has announced the appointment of Michael Divers to its Board of Trustees. His appointment comes at an important moment for the organisation, while the Charity Commission’s statutory inquiry continues. The charity is focused on strengthening its governance, developing its long-term model, a

Artificial intelligence may be the newest accessory in the modern shopping journey, but according to new research from CI and T, very few retailers are wearing it well. The tech acceleration firm has released its Retail Tech Reality Check report, revealing a telling portrait of UK and Irish consumers who are already embracing AI while simultaneously wondering why the industry feels so far behind. The study surveyed two thousand shoppers and uncovered a striking truth. Most pe

There are collaborations that feel inevitable and others that feel inspired. This one manages to be both. Witchmark Distillery and Bath Rugby have unveiled their first joint release, a limited edition London Dry Gin that arrives with the confidence of a partnership rooted in shared pride and a sense of place. It is a bottle that celebrates craft and heritage while raising a glass to one of the most memorable seasons in the club’s history. At first glance the Bath Rugby x Witc

Influencer marketing is no longer a side note in brand strategy. It has become one of the most powerful engines of modern communication, and new research reveals that the United Kingdom is not just participating in this shift but leading it. According to The State of Influencer Marketing in Europe 2025 , a benchmark study from Kolsquare created with NewtonX, an extraordinary eighty one percent of UK marketers plan to increase their influencer marketing budgets in 2026. This r