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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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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Shein targets early 2025 for London IPO
Shein is reportedly targeting an early 2025 launch for its listing on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports from The Times. Insiders with knowledge on the topic stated that the company was gearing up to launch an official investor roadshow during the coming weeks. As such, meetings will be…
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18 NovemberClothing & Shoes
AllSaints set to continue global expansion with new store openings
AllSaints, the global contemporary fashion brand, is set to continue to expand globally with the opening of new stores in the UK, United States, Europe and Asia. In London, the brand is set to open a new store on Brompton Road on 22 November. AllSaints has also expanded its reach…
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15 NovemberLuxury Goods
LVMH unveils new leadership team appointments
LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault has made a raft of appointments to the group’s leadership team after consulting with the Sustainability and Governance Committee of the board of directors. Maud Alvarez-Pereyre will be appointed executive vice president Human Resources of the LVMH Group and become a member…
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13 NovemberComment
Outform’s VP of growth on understanding today’s shopper psychology
In a retail industry that’s evolving at breakneck speed, Clare Cryer, Vice President of Growth at Outform, is a veteran of the field and an outspoken advocate for blending insights, creativity, and technology to reshape physical retail. With a career that spans from humble beginnings at a Dublin Zoo souvenir…
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13 NovemberDIY
Homebase readies to bring in administrators
Homebase are reportedly lining up administrators from Teneo to handle a pre-pack deal with The Range that will save over 1,500 jobs, Sky News has learned. While The Range is said to be readying a deal to snap up a majority of the DIY retailer’s stores, the future of the…
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8 NovemberPeople Moves
Burberry names former Topshop CEO as new product boss
Burberry has announced the appointment of the former CEO of Topshop and Topman in London, Paul Price, in an expanded role as chief product merchandising and planning officer. Price is due to assume his new role on 9 December and has plans to relocate to London in January 2025. He…
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6 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-6/11/24
Marks & Spencer (M&S) reported a strong half-year performance, with profits rising 17.2% to £407.8m for the period ending 28 September 2024. Revenue increased by 5.7% to £6.48bn, attributed to the company’s “Reshape M&S for Growth” strategy. Food sales grew 8.1%, while Clothing and Home sales rose by 4.7%. Despite…
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6 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Salomon debuts in UK with two London stores
Mountain sports lifestyle brand Salomon is debuting in the UK with the launch of two new London stores. The first 3,628 sq ft store located in The Yards, part of Covent Garden, has already opened its doors while a second location in Soho is set to open on 14 November. …
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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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4 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/11/24
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa and partner Victoria Price have taken a substantial stake in the Manchester-based secondhand clothing platform GoThrift through their new investment fund, Boulder Investco. Established to support high-growth UK startups, Boulder Investco has also committed £10m to the Liverpool-based protein supplement company Applied Nutrition. Issa, a key…
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