Camden
This coverage explores retail activity and trends in Camden, providing insights for UK retail executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, market developments, investment projects, and the performance of retailers in this distinctive London area known for its independent and alternative retail scene. The analysis helps professionals assess opportunities, challenges, and consumer behaviour shaping Camden’s retail landscape.
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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchFeatures
How will the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street benefit retail in the UK?
In the last few months, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that the city will be pushing ahead with long-discussed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. Long regarded as the shopping hub of the capital, Oxford Street has suffered in recent years with a number of retailers closing their doors on the…
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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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Aug- 2024 -1 AugustDIY
B&Q partners with Deliveroo for DIY products delivery
Home and garden retailer B&Q has partnered with Deliveroo for the on-demand delivery of over 600 DIY products from B&Q Local stores. With products spanning interior and outdoor paint, decorating, painting tools, plumbing, electricals, bathroom essentials, as well as tools and hardware, customers can now easily access the materials they…
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Feb- 2024 -6 FebruaryNews
MINISO to open new store in Camden
Lifestyle retailer MINISO is opening its biggest-ever store in the UK in Camden. Located on Camden High Street, MINISO is opening its doors to the public on Wednesday, February 14 at noon. Spanning across an expansive 4,110 square feet, MINISO’s Camden store will stand as the brand’s largest retail space…
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Oct- 2023 -3 OctoberEconomy
Sustainable retail could boost local economies by £100m, Landsec finds
Brands in a sustainable retail destination could see revenues increase by up to 13% over the next 10 years, leading to a potential boost of up to £100m for local economies, Landsec research has found. According to the research, this would come from overall footfall for such destinations could see…
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3 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens to open 100th EMEA store on Oxford Street
Dr. Martens plc is set to open its 100th EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa region) store on London’s Oxford Street. The new location, at 184 – 190 Oxford St, will open on 10 November 2023. Dr Martens stated that the new store, which is near its flagship store in…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberNews
Bensons for Beds buys Eve Sleep out of administration
Bensons for Beds has purchased the Eve Sleep brand for an undisclosed sum after the business entered administration yesterday (17 October). Under the transaction, Bensons will acquire Eve Sleep’s intellectual property, the evesleep.co.uk website and all creative, content and communication assets. Bensons intends to retain Eve Sleep as a standalone…
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Mar- 2022 -9 MarchComment
How experiential CX is revitalising in-store retail
The rise of online retail, advances in technology and changes in consumer behaviour have transformed the retail landscape. While this has brought inevitable extinction for many brands, in typical Darwinian fashion, those able to adapt to their new environment continue to thrive. Liz Ward, Head of Sales and Marketing at…
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Feb- 2022 -15 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Universal Works debuts London showroom
Universal Works, the Nottingham-based fashion brand, has announced it has launched its first dedicated showroom in the heart of London’s Camden Town, in a commercial property deal advised on by local law firm Nelsons. Along with three standalone stores, the team has now taken on a space at Holborn’s Emerald…
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Sep- 2021 -14 SeptemberSupermarkets
Nisa celebrate’s 1,000th store opening
Nisa’s 1,000th store has opened its doors to shoppers in Haverstock, Camden. The store offers a large range of fruit and vegetables, with multiple food-to-go and coffee options in its corner location. The new 1,800 sq. ft. store employs 12 members of staff and is open from 8:00am – 11:00pm…
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