Second time around for Facegym as it continues UK expansion with signing at Redical’s Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, reports that facial fitness brand Facegym has signed for its second standalone studio in the UK outside of London. The 1,772 sq ft location, situated in Victoria Gate, will offer clients facial workouts, combining massage techniques, technology and skincare to lift, sculpt and strengthen the skin.
James Edmondson, Asset Manager at Redical, comments: “Facegyn comes at a transformative time for Victoria Leeds, as we continue to branch out and diversify our tenant mix to a degree that sets us apart from the rest. This firmly reflects our position as a prime pitch for brands that want to expand outside of London, as we remain not only a place to shop but also a premium lifestyle choice.”
Angelo Castello, CEO at Facegym, says: "We're incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio. We've seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can't wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
Zahrabibi Kachra, CEO at Today Forever, the franchisee partner behind Facegym Leeds, adds: "We believe health and wellbeing is more than a trend - it's a lasting shift in the way people choose to live. At Today Forever, our mission is to help people feel healthier, happier, and more confident in their own skin. Facegym perfectly embodies that vision. It offers a truly differentiated experience that combines innovation, performance and self-care, empowering people to invest in themselves in a way that delivers both visible results and lasting confidence.”
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Physical retail will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
