Bluewater
This coverage examines Bluewater’s role as a major retail destination, with reporting on store openings and closures, leasing activity, marketing initiatives, consumer trends, and redevelopment plans. The reporting supports professionals overseeing retail operations, property management, and strategy within high-footfall shopping centres and premium retail environments.
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Apr- 2022 -20 AprilProperty
Landsec launches new lease offering for retail brands
Landsec has launched a new lease offering for retail brands today (20 February), amid the “rapidly evolving needs” of traditional retailers and a rise in demand from digital natives. The new offering is set to provide more flexible lease options for both retail and leisure brands. The new leases range…
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Mar- 2022 -3 MarchHigh Street
Amazon to shutter all bookshops and 4-star stores
Amazon is set to shutter all 68 of its bookshops, 4-star stores and Amazon pop-ups across the US and UK in a bid to further concentrate on its growing grocery offering. Closure dates of the bricks-and-mortar sites will reportedly vary by location and it is currently unknown how many roles…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberNews
Landsec secures additional 25% stake in Bluewater
Landsec has announced that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 25% share in Bluewater from Lendlease Retail Partnership for £172m. The deal represents a net initial yield of 8.15% and an equivalent yield of 8.25%. In a separate deal, Landsec will sell 25% of this share to co-owner…
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Nov- 2021 -16 NovemberHigh Street
M&S launches FAO Schwarz partnership
M&S has announced it is launching a new partnership with toymaker FAO Schwarz in 20 stores across the UK and online, just ahead of the festive period. The move will see a bespoke offer of around 50 toy products being selected for M&S customers, including toy racing cars, music mats,…
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Oct- 2021 -21 OctoberDepartment Stores
John Lewis opens 10 Christmas Emporiums
John Lewis has announced the opening of its festive Christmas Emporiums across 10 stores. The Emporiums will host in-store events and festive workshops, offer personalised gifting experiences alongside presents and decoration options. In another step for a more sustainable Christmas, the department store said it has removed all single-use plastic…
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7 OctoberElectrical
Amazon opens first four-star store in the UK
Amazon has announced that it has opened its first four-star store outside of the US which offers a curated range of products in Bluewater, just southeast of central London. The store offers products that have been rated four stars and above, are top sellers, or are trending on Amazon.co.uk. The…
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Aug- 2021 -16 AugustClothing & Shoes
M&S to grow ‘brands at M&S’ portfolio by six
Marks and Spencer has named six additional clothing and footwear brands that will become available via the group’s website within the coming weeks. Albaray, Celtic and Co, Craghoppers, Fat Face, Frugi, and Jones Bootmaker will be stocked as a part of the retailer’s plans to “curate a platform of brands”…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneDepartment Stores
M&S partners with Clarks on kids collection
M&S has revealed a new partnership with Clarks shoes which includes selling the brand online and in eight UK destination stores. This latest brand partnership is part of the continued momentum for the retailer in its strategic shift from “special occasion” clothing and footwear to everyday “style and value”. The…
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Nov- 2020 -10 NovemberShopping Centres
Landsec posts £835m loss
Real estate firm Landsec, which owns the Bluewater shopping centre and a number of other retail destinations, has reported a loss before tax of £835m for the six month period ending 30 September. It comes after the firm said the impact on its results from unpaid rent and service charges…
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Dec- 2019 -20 DecemberShopping Centres
Westfield named best shopping centre in the UK
Westfield London and Westfield Stratford has been named the best shopping centres in the UK, for the second year running. According to GlobalData’s Top 50 Shopping Centres Report for 2019, Bluewater in Greenhithe, Kent was ranked in third place, followed by Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester. Intu Lakeside, Sheffield’s Meadowhall…
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