Kensington
This coverage highlights retail activity and trends in Kensington, providing insights for UK retail executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, redevelopment projects, investment activity, and the performance of retailers in this prominent London district. The analysis helps professionals assess opportunities, challenges, and consumer behaviour shaping Kensington’s retail landscape.
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May- 2023 -25 MayHigh Street
Jeroboams to open tenth location
Jeroboams, London’s local wine merchant, has signed to open a new store at 336 King’s Road, marking its tenth location as the brand continues to deliver on its “ambitious growth plans”. Jeroboams will open a 1,298 sq ft unit on the north side of the King’s Road, offering a range…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilPeople Moves
THG appoints new senior independent director
THG has announced the appointment of Sue Farr as senior independent director with immediate effect. She has spent 16 years in various non-executive director roles, following a career in media, advertising and marketing. Her current non-executive directorships include senior independent director at British American Tobacco plc, interim senior independent director…
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Jan- 2023 -24 JanuaryPeople Moves
THG names Damian Sanders as CFO
THG has named Damian Sanders as its new chief financial officer (CFO), who assumes the role with immediate effect. Sanders takes over from John Gallemore, who has been appointed chief operating officer (COO), and his appointment follows an “extensive” search both internationally and domestically. According to the group, Sanders has…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchClothing & Shoes
M&S to expand Jaeger store presence with 14 openings
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced that 14 Jaeger stores are set to open across the UK and Ireland, following “encouraging” early demand for the brand online and a successful UK store trial which has been running since October last year. Jaeger is an independent brand under the M&S ecosystem,…
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22 MarchPeople Moves
The Hut Group appoints Charles Allen as new chair
The Hut Group (THG) has announced that Charles Allen, Lord Allen of Kensington CBE, is joining the group as an independent non-executive chair with immediate effect. His appointment follows an international search that began in October 2021, when THG committed to splitting the dual roles of executive chair and CEO…
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Jun- 2021 -17 JuneClothing & Shoes
Maternity brand Seraphine considering float on LSE
Maternity brand Seraphine has confirmed it is considering plans to float on the London Stock Exchange’s main market for listed securities. The company, which was founded in 2002, has submitted an application via its holding company, Kensington Topco Limited, for approval to the FCA. The group, which will be known…
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May- 2021 -11 MaySupermarkets
Pret to trial stores inside Tesco supermarkets
Pret a Manger is reportedly set to trial opening stores located inside Tesco supermarkets in a bid to attract a new type of customer to its offering. According to The Times, the cafe chain will open its first in-store site at the Tesco Superstore in Kensington in June, with another…
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Jul- 2019 -5 JulyHigh Street
Sloane Street to undergo £40m redevelopment
Cadogan Estates, has announced plans to oversee a £40m redevelopment of Sloane Street, following the recent transformation of Pavilion Road which runs parallel. London Architects John McAslan + Partners, whose recent work includes the transformation of King’s Cross Station, has been appointed to lead the redevelopment. The programme also includes…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Russell and Bromley sees 55% profit plunge
Footwear retailer Russell and Bromley has announced a 55% fall in profits in the year to 31 December 2017. The fall represents the company’s third consecutive year of falling profits after it also announced that turnover dipped by 6% to £100.6m across the same period. The retailer called the challenges…
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Jul- 2018 -4 JulyHigh Street
Scribbler to stock interracial and LGBTQ greeting cards in UK first
Greetings card retailer Scribbler has become the first UK high street retailer to stock greeting cards featuring interracial and LGBTQ couples this month ahead of Pride in London. The range was created by card designer Huetribe and aims to promote social inclusivity and celebrate the “beauty of diversity”. Tineka Smith,…
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