London
This coverage focuses on retail activity, trends, and developments in London, a central hub of the UK retail industry. Reporting highlights flagship store openings, property developments, regional economic factors, consumer behaviour, and strategic moves by both international and domestic brands. Tailored for retail executives and managers, it offers insights into operating and competing in one of the worldโs most dynamic retail markets.
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Apr- 2021 -16 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsburyโs opens new Wapping London Dock site, creating 21 jobs
Sainsburyโs has launched a new Wapping London Dock local store, creating 21 jobs for the area.ย According to the grocer, the new site will serve nearby residents and will be a โconvenient and fresh destinationโ for commuters and visitors to the neighbourhood.ย The new store also features an instore bakery…
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14 AprilCoronavirus
First day of reopening sees UK footfall rise 155%
The first day of reopening saw footfall in UK retail destinations rose yesterday by +155.2% from the same day last week, and by +225.2% in shopping centres, according to the latest data from Springboard. It found the rise in footfall in high streets was slightly lower at +176.1% and was…
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13 AprilClothing & Shoes
Boohoo acquires new office in Soho for ยฃ72m
Boohoo has announced that it has acquired a new office in Soho for the group’s London-based brands for ยฃ72m. The new office is intended to become home for all London-based product, marketing, technology and central support teams, offering flexible working for approximately 600 employees. The news follows the retailer’s recent…
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13 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsburyโs expands Deliveroo partnership
Deliveroo has expanded its partnership with Sainsburyโs with a new two year contract, which will allow customers to order grocery goods via the food delivery app.ย The trial was initially launched in 10 stores last November, however a further 22 stores in London will be added to the offering.ย In…
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12 AprilHigh Street
Monsoon opens new boutique store in London
Monsoon has opened a new boutique store today (12 April) On Londonโs Marylebone High Street.โย The store is part of a โrefresh of Monsoonโ, taking the brand โback to its rootsโ, and aims to celebrate its โheritage, craft and commitment to sustainability and ethical tradeโ.ย The Marylebone High Street location…
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9 AprilHigh Street
JD Sports, Frasers Group and Amazon eye Topshop flagship
A number of retailers have reportedly expressed interest in purchasing Topshopโs former flagship store, including JD Sports, Amazon and Frasers. According to ย Drapers,, the administrators of the 100,000 sq ft store have appointed Eastdil and Savills to explore a sale of the site. It also reports that the London store…
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8 AprilComment
Why retail store closures donโt have to be bad for business
It is no secret that the retail sector is facing somewhat of a crisis, with a number of leading retail chains โ including Arcadia Group, M&Co, Harveys Furniture and Monsoon, amongst others โ entering administration or shuttering up for good in the midst of the global pandemic.ย While for many…
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8 AprilHigh Street
Retailers rally behind hospitality and reject Covid status certificates
Retailers have rallied behind pubs and clubs in their rejection of Covid status certificates, according to The Guardian. The news follows on from the announcement made by the prime minister last Sunday to confirm the reopening of shops in England from 12 April 2021. In his announcement, Boris Johnson suggested…
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7 AprilAnalysis
Amazonโs here โ so whatโs the future for UK supermarkets?
Amazon has set its sights on the UK supermarket sector. From the Amazon Fresh initiative to its partnership with Morrisons, offering free, next day delivery to Prime customers, the arch disruptor is looking to turn the UK multiple market on its head. Free next day delivery for everyday, household essentials…
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7 AprilSupermarkets
Asda opens third in-store Covid vaccination centre
Asda has opened a third in-store Covid vaccination centre at its Old Kent Road Superstore in London. The opening follows the launch of vaccination sites at its Cape Hill store in Birmingham and Watford Superstore back in January – with the grocer facilitating the vaccinations of 26,000 patients.ย The supermarket…
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