Flagship Store
This coverage examines flagship stores and their strategic role in UK retail, highlighting openings, refurbishments, closures, and design innovations. Reporting focuses on how these high-profile locations serve as brand showcases, influence customer experience, and support broader commercial objectives. Insights help retail managers, brand executives, and decision-makers assess the impact of flagship strategies on visibility, engagement, and sales.
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Oct- 2023 -4 OctoberDepartment Stores
Fenwick unveils £40m renovation plan for Newcastle flagship store
Fenwick has reportedly revealed plans for a £40m investment to renovate the facade of its Newcastle flagship store, according to ITV News. The group has submitted a planning application to Newcastle City Council, and includes opening up the ground floor windows, building a modern new canopy and welcoming shoppers through…
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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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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberLuxury Goods
Paul and Shark flagship among Regent Street openings
The Crown Estate has leased its 2,500 sq ft retail space at 233 Regent Street to Paul and Shark. This comes after Spanish womenswear brand Bimba Y Lola opened a new 4,000 sq ft store at 211-213 Regent Street earlier this month on 9 September, carrying a curated edit of…
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21 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Footasylum opens Oxford Street flagship
Sportswear retailer Footasylum has opened its flagship store at 73-89 Oxford Street in London, as it continues to see strong demand for its branded streetwear offering. The new 20,000 sq ft store opened to the public today (21 September) and trades across two floors, with additional customer service and click-and-collect…
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14 SeptemberNews
Nike Rise to open concept store in Birmingham
Nike will open its first ever Nike Rise concept store in Birmingham at Bullring and Grand Central, reflecting the strategy to reinvigorate the asset with new brands, concepts and market firsts. Located at the gateway to Bullring and just metres from the iconic steel Bull, Nike Birmingham will follow the…
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5 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Intimissimi reopens Bond Street store following refurb
Intimissimi UK has reopened its physical store near Bond Street underground station following a refurbishment. The lingerie store is located in the same central location, but with a “much-improved” look and product offering than before. Mirroring the Intimissimi flagship store, which is located next to the Oxford Circus roundabout, the…
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Aug- 2023 -31 AugustDepartment Stores
M&S launches legal challenge against Marble Arch decision
M&S has launched a legal challenge to Michael Gove’s decision to block it from demolishing its flagship store in Marble Arch today (Thursday 31 August). The legal challenge from the high street chain comes after the Housing Secretary ruled last month that the retailer’s demolition plans of the unlisted 1929…
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22 AugustShopping Centres
Westfield sees global brands increase store footprint at UK centres
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has revealed continued growth in store upsizes at its UK centres, as brands increased their focus on creating “innovative store experiences”. Building on a trend established in 2022 at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, URW said both centres have seen a surge in demand from retailers seeking…
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2 AugustClothing & Shoes
Scamp and Dude to open stores in Edinburgh and London
The independent fashion brand, Scamp and Dude, has announced its expansion with two new stores in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter and London’s Battersea Power Station, which are due to open this September. This follows a year of “exponential” growth for the brand after the retailer launched its flagship store in…
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Jul- 2023 -21 JulyClothing & Shoes
Marks and Spencer chief slams ‘pathetic’ Marble Arch rejection
The chief executive of Marks and Spencer has slammed the government’s decision to deny the demolition and redevelopment of its flagship store on Oxford Street as “pathetic”. The company planned to demolish the existing three buildings and construct a larger 2 basement and nine-storey mixed-use development containing a retail store,…
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