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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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Oct- 2025 -6 OctoberFeatures
Fresh no more: Amazon’s online grocery strategy explained
Amazon has announced it will close all 14 of its Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, while converting a further five into Whole Foods Market locations. By the end of 2026, the company will operate 12 Whole Foods stores across the country, including a recently opened branch in Chelsea and…
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3 OctoberSupermarkets
Waitrose opens new multi-million pound store in London
Waitrose has announced the opening of Wandsworth New Acres, a brand new 2,500 sq ft Little Waitrose convenience shop situated in a new neighbourhood development. The company has revealed that Chris Kern is moving across from the Hampton Hill Little Waitrose shop to be branch manager of Little Waitrose Wandsworth…
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2 OctoberNews
DoorDash finalises Deliveroo takeover as new CEO appointed
DoorDash’s takeover of Deliveroo has been formally completed following court approval. Following the move, Miki Kuusi, a co-founder of Finnish delivery company Wolt, which was acquired by DoorDash in 2022, has been appointed as CEO of Deliveroo. Writing on LinkedIn, Kuusi said: “For me personally, this is also the start of…
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1 OctoberPeople Moves
Debenhams creative director departs role to join Wax London
Patrick Duggan has left his role as creative director at Debenhams after more than five years with the wider Boohoo group. Duggan joined in 2020, initially working across Karen Millen and Coast during the Covid-19 pandemic, before moving to Debenhams following Boohoo’s acquisition of the brand. During his time with…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberHigh Street
Retail footfall rises as high streets drive September rebound
Retail footfall across the UK rose last week, with overall visits up 5.4% on the previous week and 4.4% higher than the same period last year, according to figures from data firm MRI Software. High streets led the increase, with activity climbing 7.7% week on week. Regional cities recorded a…
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26 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Columbia and New Era to open new stores at LDO
London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park has announced that Columbia and New Era are the latest brands to join its line-up. Columbia has taken a 2,210 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease and is set to open this autumn. The US-based outdoor brand sells clothing, footwear and equipment…
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24 SeptemberSupermarkets
All Amazon Fresh stores in UK to close
Amazon is set to close all Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, shuttering 14 stores under the Amazon Fresh brand and converting a further five to Whole Foods stores. It comes as the group said it wanted to focus more on the online delivery sector, and expand the sale of…
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19 SeptemberPeople Moves
Kering appoints Francesca Bellettini as Gucci CEO
Luxury group Kering has named Francesca Bellettini as president and chief executive of Gucci, reporting to Kering chief executive Luca de Meo. It also announced that Jean-Marc Duplaix will continue as Kering group chief operating officer, supporting de Meo in group development and organisational management. As part of the changes,…
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18 SeptemberHigh Street
Modella Capital leads race to acquire Claire’s UK arm
Modella Capital is leading the race to acquire the UK arm of Clire’s, after reportedly agreeing the outline of a deal with Ames Watson, the new US-based owner of Claire’s, Sky News has reported. The London-based investor, which bought WH Smith’s high street business earlier this year, is said to…
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17 SeptemberHigh Street
The Perfume Shop launches largest Christmas recruitment drive
The Perfume Shop will recruit more than 900 seasonal staff across the UK for Christmas 2025, in what it described as one of its biggest recruitment drives to date. The retailer said it would take on more Christmas sales assistants than in 2024 to meet increased customer demand. Last year,…
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