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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 world’s most dynamic retail markets.
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Dec- 2024 -9 DecemberSupermarkets
Caffè Nero bolsters Waitrose and John Lewis partnership
The Nero Group, the family-owned operator of Caffè Nero, has secured new partnerships with Waitrose and John Lewis, which will see the coffee chain open sites in five Waitrose stores. The partnership will also see the opening of the first Caffè Nero in a John Lewis store in White City,…
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6 DecemberNews
M&S gets go ahead for Marble Arch redevelopment site
Marks and Spencer has been given the green light for the redevelopment of the M&S store at Marble Arch. After a three-year battle, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has approved the plans for the retailer to rebuild the store after they were initially submitted to Westminster City Council in 2021. …
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6 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Ex-Boohoo CEO left amid stalking concerns
Ex-Boohoo CEO John Lyttle resigned from his post in October amid claims he was being stalked alongside several other Boohoo employees. The former boss is thought to have mentioned the stalking and surveillance concerns as reasons for his departure, according to reports from The Times. It comes as police forces…
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5 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-5/12/24
Police are investigating stalking and corporate espionage allegations from Boohoo executives, including CEO Dan Finley and co-founder Mahmud Kamani. Reports suggest the executives have been followed and watched in Manchester, London, and Kent, with Kamani allegedly assaulted and ex-CEO John Lyttle encountering trespassers. Surveillance equipment found outside Boohoo’s Manchester office…
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5 DecemberComment
Why retailers should be making data-driven decisions
In a retail landscape increasingly dominated by e-commerce and consumer-driven expectations, Stefan Loncar, founder and CEO of Loncom Consulting, is on a mission to transform how retailers use data. From inventory management to leveraging AI, Loncar’s insights and expertise have helped retailers across the globe improve their operations, predict trends,…
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5 DecemberNews
Aldi to open four new stores across the UK
Aldi is set to open the doors to four new stores today (5 December) as it continues its rapid expansion drive across the UK. The stores will be located at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, Hetton-le-Hole in Tyne and Wear, Ashton-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester, and Macduff in Banffshire, creating more than…
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5 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Løci opens first physical space at Oxford Street’s Future Stores
Urban-lux vegan trainer and apparel brand Løci has opened the doors to its first physical shop at experiential immersive retail space Future Stores, 95 Oxford Street, London. Launched on Wednesday with a VIP evening attended by retail experts, fashion editors, influencers and shoppers, it marks the first time the brand…
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5 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Police investigating stalking claims from Boohoo
Police are investigating claims of stalking and corporate espionage made by several executives from Boohoo, according to reports from The Times. Police forces in Manchester and Kent are looking into reports of stalking offences understood to be aimed at Boohoo group CEO Dan Finley, former boss John Lyttle and co-founder…
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5 DecemberLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland profits dip 39% despite revenue surge
Watches of Switzerland has reported a 39% decline in its profit before tax from £67m to £41m despite a 4% increase in revenues to £785m, driven by strong demand in the US. According to the group, its profits were affected by acquisition-related costs and integration efforts. For the 26 weeks…
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4 DecemberAdvice
Tradition meets innovation: Sam Walker’s vision for Walker & Ling
Sam Walker, owner and manager of Walker & Ling, stands at the helm of a business steeped in history yet firmly focused on the future. As the fifth-generation leader of this independent, family-run department store, Walker carries forward a legacy that dates back to 1892, all while navigating the rapidly…
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