Chelsea
This coverage explores Chelsea’s dynamic retail environment, highlighting its blend of luxury boutiques, independent shops, and emerging brands. Key retail hubs include King’s Road, renowned for its designer stores and fashion-forward offerings, and Sloane Street, home to high-end fashion labels. Recent developments such as the £46m transformation of Sloane Street and the introduction of The Chelsea Grocer in Duke of York Square underscore the area’s commitment to enhancing its retail appeal. Our reporting provides insights into Chelsea’s evolving retail landscape, focusing on trends, developments, and the area’s influence on London’s broader retail sector.
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Oct- 2025 -6 OctoberFeatures
Fresh no more: Amazon’s online grocery strategy explained
Amazon has announced it will close all 14 of its Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, while converting a further five into Whole Foods Market locations. By the end of 2026, the company will operate 12 Whole Foods stores across the country, including a recently opened branch in Chelsea and…
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Sep- 2025 -24 SeptemberSupermarkets
All Amazon Fresh stores in UK to close
Amazon is set to close all Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, shuttering 14 stores under the Amazon Fresh brand and converting a further five to Whole Foods stores. It comes as the group said it wanted to focus more on the online delivery sector, and expand the sale of…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustHigh Street
Cadogan secures new international retail signings on King’s Road
Cadogan has announced it has secured more than 28,000 sq ft of new long-term lettings on King’s Road, including several international and UK debut stores. Dutch menswear brand Mr Marvis has chosen 52 King’s Road for its London debut, while luxury womenswear label Needle and Thread will open at 102…
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulySupermarkets
Tesco launches early delivery slots over busy summer period
Tesco has announced that all customers can now access 8 weeks’ worth of home delivery and click and collect slots over the summer across the UK, instead of the usual 4 weeks. Furthermore, customers can now book same-day home delivery or click and collect slots. Tesco has also removed same-day…
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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneClothing & Shoes
River Island to shut 33 stores with hundreds of jobs at risk
River Island is reportedly planning to shutter 33 shops as part of a restructuring plan that would see hundreds of jobs at risk, Sky News has reported. The family-owned group, which currently operates around 230 stores, confirmed the proposals on Friday (20 June) following reports that it was working…
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10 JuneHigh Street
Cadogan profits rise amid continued investment in Chelsea estate
Cadogan has reported a 16.6% increase in operating profit, supported by sustained demand across its portfolio and progress on environmental and community goals. Total income rose 11.8% to £241.4m in 2024, up from £216m the previous year. The value of its property portfolio grew 1.3% to £5.7bn. The estate also…
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Feb- 2025 -14 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-14/2/25
The fast fashion retailer In The Style is reportedly preparing to appoint administrators as its financial struggles deepen. Acquired by Baaj Capital for just over £1m in 2022, the company saw revenues plummet from £46m to £30.4m in the year ending March 2024, with UK sales dropping to £29m. Despite…
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14 FebruaryProperty
Sloane Street completes £46m transformation
London’s luxury shopping destination Sloane Street has officially completed its £46m transformation after more than a decade of planning and extensive public consultation. The project, funded by property manager Cadogan and delivered in partnership with Kensington and Chelsea Council, has created a green 1km long boulevard spanning from Knightsbridge to…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryNews
Historic Partridges store in Chelsea to close in February
Partridges, the independent family-run food store, has announced that after 53 years in Chelsea, it will be closing its fine food store in Duke of York Square, Chelsea on 2 February 2025. Its store at 17-19 Gloucester Road, Kensington, SW7 4PL will continue to trade as usual and a new…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberAdvice
Retail lessons from Shahnila Rashid: Topshop, TK Maxx, and beyond
From the rise of fast fashion to the digital disruption that has reshaped consumer behavior, Shahnila Rashid’s journey through the world of merchandising, buying, and retail strategy has provided her with unparalleled insights into both the triumphs and the challenges that come with the territory. Starting her career at Topshop,…
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