Greater London
This coverage focuses on retail trends, developments, and performance across Greater London, highlighting store openings, leasing activity, consumer footfall, and economic factors shaping the region. Reporting is tailored for retail executives, property managers, and planners interested in location strategy, market dynamics, and commercial opportunities in the UK’s largest retail market.
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberHigh Street
Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels
Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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Nov- 2024 -6 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi to open 11 new UK stores ahead of Christmas
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas. New stores in Sedgley in the West Midlands and Castle Douglas in Scotland are set to open this week, while Horsham in West Sussex and Muswell Hill in London are also gearing up to welcome…
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Aug- 2024 -21 AugustSupermarkets
Waitrose to open 100 convenience stores amid £1bn investment
Waitrose has announced plans to open up to 100 convenience shops across the country over the next five years, just as the retailer has unveiled its latest vision for what its shops “could look like for customers in the future”. It comes as Waitrose plans to invest a “record” £1bn…
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May- 2024 -29 MaySupermarkets
M&S to invest £30m in London store portfolio
M&S has announced plans to invest over £30m in new and renewed stores across London this financial year, which is also expected to support an estimated 100 new jobs. As a result, the retailer will be opening two new fresh-market style food halls in Sidcup and Friern Barnet, as well…
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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-29/1/24
The UK experienced a significant increase in business administrations, with the retail sector being the hardest hit, accounting for 19% of the total administrations. This information comes from a study conducted by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. The year saw a total of 1,641 businesses filing for administration, a 22%…
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29 JanuaryHigh Street
Retail accounted for 19% of 2023 UK administrations, study finds
The retail sector accounted for 19% of administrations in 2023 – the highest industry in the UK, according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 1,641 businesses, 239 of which came from the retail sector, filed for administration last year – marking a 22% increase compared…
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Nov- 2023 -21 NovemberNews
Footfall improves ahead of Black Friday
Footfall edged up 0.4% in the week before Black Friday across all retail destinations, new data from MRI Software suggests. High streets recorded the strongest performance where footfall rose 1%. Shopping centres also witnessed a modest rise in footfall of 0.6%, however retail parks saw footfall decline by 1.3% from…
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Oct- 2023 -23 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-23/10/23
John Lewis is facing criticism from city planners over its affordable housing plans. Initially, the company aimed to make 20% of the housing in its Bromley development affordable. However, recent revelations indicate that only 10% of the flats will be designated as affordable. The Greater London Authority’s Planning Unit deems…
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23 OctoberDepartment Stores
London planners blast John Lewis over affordable housing plans
London planning officials have accused John Lewis of planning to build “executive housing” which will not help local families. In planning documents, the company stated that it aimed to make 20% of the housing at its Bromley development affordable. However, John Lewis revealed that as little as 10% of the…
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Sep- 2023 -8 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Primark to offer womenswear online as it expands click and collect
Primark is set to offer womenswear online for the first time as it expands its click and collect trial. From 13 September, some 57 trial click and collect stores across Greater London, the North West of England and North Wales will be able to buy a selection of womenswear online.…
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