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 world’s most dynamic retail markets.
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Oct- 2024 -24 OctoberDepartment Stores
Dunelm sales hit £403m in Q1
Dunelm has posted a 3.5% rise in total sales to £403m for the 13-week period ended 28 September 2024. The homewares retailer said that growth was broad-based across its categories, with the sofa collections performing “especially well”. Digital sales growth in Q1 was strong, up 2 ppts as a proportion…
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24 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Whistles owner in advanced talks to acquire White Stuff
The Foschini Group (TFG), which owns fashion retailers Whistles and Phase Eight, is reportedly in “advanced” talks to acquire high street clothing retailer White Stuff, according to Sky News. Once acquired, Foschini aims to invest in the future expansion of White Stuff, Sky reported. While it is understood that a…
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24 OctoberOnline & Digital
Amazon expands same-day delivery to 80 towns and cities
Amazon has announced the expansion of its same-day delivery service to 80 towns and cities, with Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, and Plymouth the most recent additions. Same-day is Amazon’s fastest delivery speed, allowing Prime members to shop millions of products and receive their order conveniently at home, or at a pickup location…
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23 OctoberShopping Centres
LDO secures French Connection and Rituals stores
The outlet shopping destination in Wembley Park, London Designer Outlet (LDO), has announced the arrival of French Connection and Rituals. Having agreed a three-year lease, French Connection has opened a 1,919 sq ft store, while Rituals is set to open its latest 2,434 sq ft store at the end of…
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23 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Represent to open first UK store in Manchester
Fashion brand Represent is set to open the doors of its first ever UK store in Manchester on 26 October. Following a period of mass growth, the luxury menswear brand is now on track to deliver £100m in turnover by the end of the year. Founded in Manchester in 2011…
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23 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Shein launches branded credit card with Mexican fintech Stori
Shein is set to launch its first branded credit card worldwide through a partnership with Mexican fintech company Stori, Reuters has reported. The credit card, which will be branded Mastercard, will offer points to use on Shein’s website with every purchase made as well as double points on clothes orders. …
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22 OctoberSupermarkets
Ocado eyes former Microsoft exec for chairman role
Ocado Group reportedly has plans to recruit former Microsoft executive, Adam Warby, as its next chairman to replace Rick Haythornthwaite, Sky News has reported. The news comes after Haythornthwaite accepted a new position as chairman of NatWest Group. He also chairs the AA, which is owned by private equity firms…
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21 OctoberFeatures
What does Shein’s potential IPO mean for the company and its competitors?
Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has reportedly been mulling launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange for the past year. This float would be the first time the company has been publicly listed anywhere in the world and would represent a large moment in the retail space.…
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21 OctoberHigh Street
Retail Trust launches training to help shop staff combat rising abuse
The Retail Trust is set to launch free training for shop workers next month to help them combat an “expected rise” in abusive customer behaviour ahead of the busy festive period.It comes as new research from the charity found that one in three shop staff face weekly abuse from shoppers,…
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18 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open at Liverpool One in Spring 2025
Sephora UK is continuing to fuel its northern expansion with the announcement of its next store opening at Grosvenor’s city-centre retail and entertainment destination, Liverpool One. The new store location at Liverpool One is slated to open in Spring 2025 and will be the 8th store in Sephora UK’s growing…
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