Battersea Power Station
This coverage focuses on retail activity and commercial developments at Battersea Power Station, a significant London destination blending retail, leisure, and residential spaces. Reporting includes updates on store openings, tenant announcements, marketing initiatives, and the site’s evolving role in London’s retail landscape. Insight is crafted for professionals managing flagship locations, urban retail strategy, and brand presence in high-profile developments.
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyHealth & Beauty
Boots unveils its first-ever fragrance-only concept store
Boots has announced the launch of its first-ever fragrance-only boutique – Boots Fragrance, opening in Broadgate Central, London, in autumn 2025. The launch of Boots Fragrance follows the opening of its beauty-only store at Battersea Power Station in 2023, as Boots continues to develop and launch innovative new store concepts.…
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Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Mango to open 20 new UK stores in 2025
Mango has announced that it is aiming to open 20 new UK stores in 2025 as part of its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. The plan will concentrate in London, with six openings, as well as central England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the arrival in Cardiff. One of the company’s six openings…
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Sep- 2024 -16 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-16/9/24
The New West End Company (NWEC) has reported that the removal of tax-free shopping cost West End retailers £220m in unrealised sales during the first half of 2024. Despite a 3% increase in international tourists visiting London, their spending decreased by 12%. NWEC urges the government to reinstate the tax…
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16 SeptemberShopping Centres
Battersea Power Station records strongest summer to date
Battersea Power Station has experienced its “strongest” summer to date, having recorded a 17% rise in footfall year-on-year from mid-July to the end of August. According to the London destination shopping centre, total visitor numbers exceeded 22 million since it opened to the public for the first time in its…
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Aug- 2024 -27 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-27/8/24
UK shop prices have fallen for the first time since October 2021, with the BRC-NielsenIQ index reporting deflation of 0.3% in August, down from July’s 0.2% inflation. Non-food items saw a deeper deflation of -1.5%, driven by heavy discounts on summer stock, while food inflation slowed to 2%, with fresh…
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27 AugustClothing & Shoes
M&S to trial new clothing-only format as fashion sales rebound
Marks and Spencer is reportedly looking to open clothing-only stores after a rise in demand for its lingerie and cashmere jumpers helped undo years of dwindling fashion sales, according to The Telegraph. It comes as the retailer plans to trial its first clothing-only store in London’s Battersea Power Station later…
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Jun- 2024 -11 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-11/6/24
One in three Asda staff have reported being attacked at work, according to a survey conducted by the GMB union. The poll of nearly 1,000 Asda employees revealed incidents of being stabbed, punched, threatened with syringes, and other violent acts, including delivery drivers being chased by cars and confronted by…
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11 JuneClothing & Shoes
Battersea Power Station appoints new CEO
Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), the Malaysian owned operator and developer of London’s iconic Battersea Power Station, has appointed Donagh (‘Don’) O’Sullivan, as CEO, commencing Tuesday 18 June 2024. As CEO, O’Sullivan will lead the continued development of the former industrial brownfield site following the restoration and public opening…
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May- 2024 -3 MayHigh Street
Mango to open 20 more UK stores by year’s end
Mango has announced it will continue its expansion and brand consolidation plan in the UK with more than 20 store openings by the end of 2024. This particular expansion will see the fashion retailer focus on its presence in London and Scotland, as well as setting up shops in Northern…
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Mar- 2024 -21 MarchNews
Majestic in advanced talks to snap up Vagabond Wines
Majestic Wine, which is owned by Fortress Investment Group, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Vagabond Wines, according to Sky News. The news comes after the London-based chain Vagabond Wines filed notice to appoint administrators earlier this month. Vagabond Wines was founded in 2010 by Stephen Finch in Fulham.…
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