Battersea
This coverage examines Battersea’s transformation into a major retail and commercial destination in the UK. Reporting focuses on developments such as the £9bn regeneration of Battersea Power Station, the launch of Electric Boulevard, retail tenant mix, footfall trends, and infrastructure enhancements like the Northern Line extension. Insights are tailored for retail executives, property managers, and professionals monitoring urban regeneration, mixed-use development, and retail-led placemaking.
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Jul- 2023 -25 JulySport & Leisure
Under Armour opens new Brand House on Oxford Street
Under Armour has opened its latest Brand House in London on Oxford Street. The Oxford Street location, which opened on 20 July, is the latest in a series of Brand House openings following Westfield Stratford, Battersea Power Station, and Liverpool. Under Armour reported this is its strategy to grow its…
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13 JulyLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland profits jump 23% to £155m
Watches of Switzerland has posted a 23% increase in profits to £126m, up to £155m, for the year ended 30 April 2023. The increase comes amid a 25% increase in revenues to £1.5bn compared with £1.2bn in 2022. For the UK and Europe specifically the retailer posted revenues of £890m…
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Apr- 2023 -6 AprilShopping Centres
Battersea Power Station welcomes 5 million visitors since opening
Battersea Power Station has welcomed more than five million visitors and over 20 new shops, eateries and leisure venue openings since opening last October. New openings at the Grade II-listed building include Jigsaw, Under Armour, ME +EM, Kiehl’s, Hackett, IWC, Swatch, Reformation, Pinko, Bimba Y Lola, Theory, The North Face,…
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Feb- 2023 -9 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Under Armour unveils ambitious UK expansion plans
Under Armour will open three new brand-owned stores in key cities throughout the UK over the next couple of months, following what it called “significant growth and consumer demand in the market”. The stores are part of Under Armour’s overall strategy to strengthen its direct-to-consumer channel, a key element of…
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Dec- 2022 -14 DecemberLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland sees H1 results surge 31% to £765m
Watches of Switzerland has revealed its revenues increased 31% to £765m during the first half of the year ended 30 October 2022. The company has seen a “continued strong demand” for luxury watches and jewellery and has attributed revenue growth to increased prices. UK revenues increased 8% to £454m, which…
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Nov- 2022 -17 NovemberHigh Street
Uniqlo to open Covent Garden store
Uniqlo has announced it will open a new store in Covent Garden as it continues its expansion across the UK. The Covent Garden site will be its 17th store opening in the UK, following the Battersea Power Station store last month. It is located with entrances on Long Acre and…
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Oct- 2022 -14 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Mango to open three new UK stores
Mango, the European fashion group, is accelerating its expansion in the UK with the opening of three new stores this autumn to bring the total to almost 50 by 2022, combining its physical presence in shopping centres with standalone stores and corners in department stores. After opening in September at…
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Sep- 2022 -1 SeptemberHigh Street
Battersea Power Station confirms 14 October opening date
Battersea Power Station has confirmed it will open its doors to the public for the first time from Friday 14 October 2022. Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street, which runs from the south of the Power Station, between Frank Gehry’s Prospect Place and Foster + Partners’ Battersea Roof Gardens…
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Aug- 2022 -17 AugustShopping Centres
Battersea Power Station adds further list of brands to portfolio
Battersea Power Station announced that it will be adding more leisure brands, which will be opening in the iconic Grade II-listed building and on Electric Boulevard, central London’s newest pedestrianised high street, from Autumn 2022. Amongst the line-up of new brands announced is Battersea Bookshop from specialist bookseller, Stanfords. The…
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Jul- 2022 -26 JulyComment
How physical stores can ensure they are refit for the future
The events of the past couple of years have accelerated the pace of change in the retail industry. Retailers have simultaneously had to react quickly to events out of their control, while also embracing the ongoing trends that were clear even before the pandemic hit. The role of the physical…
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