UK cinema brand; part of Odeon Cinemas Group under AMC Theatres
The Scotsman reports Fort Kinnaird plans a 42,500 sq ft expansion, creating over 60 local jobs, including a new 19,750 sq ft food store and 22,785 sq ft leisure space, with consent expected in November and construction due 2027. The Guardian covers John Lewis’s £20m Glasgow store revamp as part of a £50m programme across several cities, aiming to modernise the Buchanan Galleries and boost footfall while keeping shops open. France 24 details Shein’s exit from BHV Marais as SGM sells the landmark store to executives, marking strategic shifts in Parisian retail amid regulatory fines over the brand.
The government has introduced a temporary VAT cut on children’s meals, cinema and attraction tickets to ease cost of living during the summer holidays. The measure, announced by the Chancellor, is designed to help families, with firms free to pass on the saving. The scheme runs until September 1 and covers parks, zoos, cinemas and restaurants.