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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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Mar- 2019 -4 MarchClothing & Shoes
Former Debenhams and John Lewis director to launch own brand
Jo Hooper, a former womenswear director at John Lewis and Debenhams is set to launch her own clothing brand. Named Nrby, the new brand will launch with a pop-up store in Londonโs Belgravia area according to reports by Drapers with a website said to be launched later this week. Nrbyโs…
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Feb- 2019 -28 FebruaryAnalysis
How can small businesses prepare for Brexit?
Unfortunately one of the most significant problems regarding Brexit is the uncertainty. It was in 1973 that the UK, along with Denmark and Ireland, joined the European Economic Community – as the EU then was. This was a time when the political, cultural and economic landscape was vastly different. As…
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25 FebruaryShopping Centres
Hammerson reports ยฃ268m loss and eyes further disposals
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has reported a loss of ยฃ268.1m in its 2018 FY results, also announcing it aims to make ยฃ500m in disposals this year. For the period ending 31 December the group saw its revenues drop 9% to ยฃ292m, ย Hammerson said the loss follows โa tough year particularly…
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19 FebruaryEconomy
Majority of shoppers say Brexit won’t affect spending
A survey of over 2,000 consumers conducted by PwC has shown that more than 60% of respondents said Brexit will not and has not affected how much they will spend for the year ahead. The findings in PwCโs 2019 Retail Outlook revealed respondents in the north east of the country…
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15 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Amazon ‘to launch checkout-free shopsโ in London
Online retail giant Amazon has reportedly secured property to open checkout-free stores in London, making it the first openings of the concept outside of America. According to trade publication The Grocer, the sites will compete with food outlets such as Eat and M&S and will be located in areas with…
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13 FebruaryDepartment Stores
Liberty London ‘could be sold for ยฃ300m’
The owner of Liberty London has reportedly brought the luxury department store to market for a potential ยฃ300m price tag. According to Sky News, private equity firm BlueGem Capital Partners – the storeโs largest shareholder – is said to be looking to offload its share in the department store and…
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12 FebruaryHigh Street
West End retailers face ยฃ45m rates hike in April
Retailers located in Londonโs West End are set to face a ยฃ45m rates tax increase in April, according to a report by real estate advisor Altus Group. Business rates help announced at the Autumn Budget last year, which promised to slash bills by a third for high street business in…
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7 FebruarySupermarkets
Ocado warehouse blaze leads to 7% shares drop
A fire which broke out at Ocadoโs distribution warehouse in Andover has led to a 7% drop in the companyโs shares. An Ocado statement on the London Stock Exchange said the site was providing approximately 10% of its current delivery capacity, and as a result of this incident there would…
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4 FebruaryAdvice
How UK retailers can make the most of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on the 5th of February this year and ushers in a week-long, national holiday in China. This major holiday, known as Golden Week, is a prime time for Chinese people to travel abroad, and the UK is one of their top destinations. Why is the UK…
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1 FebruaryAdvice
Reduce waiting times and improve customer experience
It is no secret that competition among brick-and-mortar retailers is at an all-time high. Even after a relatively busy Christmas period, the high street has seen a number of store closures, with M&S and House of Fraser among the major names to announce swathes of their portfolios shutting their doors.…
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