Retail | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:25:49 +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://swconnected.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 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:25:49 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149628 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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]]> The Zip Yard celebrates 20 years of tailoring, trust and transformation https://swconnected.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 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:10:18 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> UK’S MOST ACCESSIBLE SHOPPING CENTRES REVEALED, NEW NATIONAL STUDY RANKS TOP 25 AHEAD OF FESTIVE SHOPPING SEASON https://swconnected.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 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:28:49 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> Music Makes You Lose Control: The Ultimate Music-Inspired Gift Guide https://swconnected.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 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:05:30 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=148464 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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]]> Chambers & Partners recognises Arbor Law’s “Big Law without the baggage” model https://swconnected.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 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:02:22 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> Mowgli Street Food Unveils Its Christmas Feasting Menus – A Celebration of Togetherness and Indian Home-Style Cooking https://swconnected.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 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:02:02 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=148327 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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]]> Christmas Gifting at Tower Housewares https://swconnected.co.uk/christmas-gifting-at-tower-housewares/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-gifting-at-tower-housewares Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:01:23 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=148324 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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]]> Star-studded plates: celebrities help fuel UK’s multibillion private plate boom https://swconnected.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 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:26:50 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=147450 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 them […]

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]]> Volkswagen Group collaborates with AWS to help transform production for the age of AI https://swconnected.co.uk/volkswagen-group-collaborates-with-aws-to-help-transform-production-for-the-age-of-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=volkswagen-group-collaborates-with-aws-to-help-transform-production-for-the-age-of-ai Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:02:34 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=147344 Volkswagen Group advances production digitalization The Digital Production Platform (DPP) – Volkswagen’s “factory cloud” – enables widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge IT systems across all sites 43 factories worldwide already connected Next step: Preparing for software-defined vehicles Collaboration with AWS extended for another five years Wolfsburg, 28. August 2025 – More efficient, […]

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]]> Hagerty launches new products for new generation of enthusiast https://swconnected.co.uk/hagerty-launches-new-products-for-new-generation-of-enthusiast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hagerty-launches-new-products-for-new-generation-of-enthusiast Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:01:23 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=147339 Hagerty launches new policy for younger drivers helping them become the enthusiasts of the future Young drivers can now insure their classic when aged 21 Hagerty already caters for a new generation of enthusiast with its shows, events and membership offerings  An everyday vehicle is no longer required to insure a classic for the majority […]

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