Brent
This coverage examines retail developments, business activity, and economic trends in Brent, a key London borough. Reporting covers store openings and closures, regeneration projects, planning decisions, retail property investments, and local policy changes — offering retail professionals, property managers, and executives insight into the area’s commercial dynamics and opportunities.
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryProperty
Hammerson rental income falls as it slashes net debt
Hammerson has seen its gross rental income fall from £208m to £189m for the year ended 31 December 2024. As a result, the company posted a loss of £526m, up from a £51m loss in the previous year, with the company putting £497m of this loss down to impairment in…
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Jan- 2025 -17 JanuaryFeatures
The dynamic duo behind Charity Super.Mkt
When Wayne Hemingway and Maria Chenoweth unveiled Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first multi-charity shop, it was more than just a retail experiment. It was a testament to innovation, sustainability, and the power of collaboration in a rapidly evolving industry. “We wanted to create something bigger,” explains Wayne Hemingway, co-founder of…
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Dec- 2024 -3 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Charity Super.Mkt to open 12 more pop-ups next year
Second-hand clothing pop-up Charity Super.Mkt reportedly is set to open 12 more locations next year as it looks to cater to the demand in vintage fashion, according to The Guardian. Charity Super.Mkt brings together a collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear, while working closely…
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Jul- 2024 -25 JulyNews
Hammerson upbeat despite £517m loss
Hammerson has hailed a “strong performance” in the first half of the year ended 30 June despite experiencing a £517m loss. It said the loss was due primarily to a reclassification of the Value Retail stake “from a carrying value of £1.1bn” that the company sold on 22 July for…
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8 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug FY23 pre-tax profits hit £111m
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has revealed its pre-tax profits jumped 43% to £111.6m during the 52 weeks ended 31 December 2023. Superdrug said the positive figures have been driven by strong retail store performance, increased sales volume and continued own brand growth as sales increased 11% to £1.52bn. Superdrug…
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Mar- 2024 -12 MarchHigh Street
Ann Summers profits hit £61.8m in FY23
Ann Summers has reported that gross profits for the 53-week period to 1 July 2023 hit £61.8m, spelling a 3% rise on the £60m reported in the prior year. The lingerie retailer has attributed its performance during the year to in-store sales growing by 12% year-on-year, as more consumers returned…
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7 MarchClothing & Shoes
Charity Super.Mkt to open debut outlet store at Gloucester Quays
Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on 14 March, introducing its ‘second-hand department store’ concept to an entrance off High Orchard Street. Charity Super.Mkt will bring together…
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Feb- 2024 -14 FebruaryHigh Street
Intimissimi opens new store on Kensington High Street
Oniverse Group, formerly known as Calzedonia Group, has announced the expansion of the Intimissimi brand in the UK with the opening of a new store on Kensington High Street, West London. The new store, which is located at 123a Kensington High Street W8 5SF, joins the existing eight locations within…
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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens new store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Superdrug has opened a new 6,000 sq ft store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre today (4 December), creating 45 new jobs. The new store, which is one of the retailer’s largest within the M25, will offer customers access to the latest health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and…
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Oct- 2023 -10 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to hire 1,000 sales assistants ahead of Christmas
Superdrug is looking to hire an additional 1,000 sales assistants for the golden retail quarter, which includes Black Friday, Advent and Christmas. According to the health and beauty retailer, the new roles will ensure that Superdrug continues to offer “market leading” customer service at the busiest of times. While the…
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