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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Sep- 2024 -12 SeptemberOnline & Digital
Trinny London opens first-ever flagship store
Online beauty brand Trinny London has opened its first-ever flagship store on King’s Road. The new store features designated breakout areas, interactive product-play spaces, displays of skincare routine inspiration for beginners and aficionados alike, and a space to build a personalised line-up based on your skin goals. Customers can shop…
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9 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
LVMH names Sarah Burton as Givenchy creative director
Givenchy has announced the appointment of Sarah Burton as creative director, with immediate effect. Burton will be responsible for the creative direction of all of the Maison’s Women’s and Men’s collections. Burton was born in Macclesfield and educated in Manchester, before studying Fashion at Central Saint Martins College of Art…
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9 SeptemberSupermarkets
Aldi announces record £800m investment amid highest ever sales
Aldi has unveiled its largest ever annual investment plan, with a new £800m package that is set to further its expansion across the UK.The supermarket said it also plans to invest £1.4bn into the business over the next two years. It comes as the group welcomed its highest ever period…
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6 SeptemberNews
La Redoute appoints new CEO
La Redoute has announced the appointment of Fabien Versavau as chief executive officer, effective from 9 September. In his new role, he will be responsible for defining the company’s strategic roadmap and overseeing its operations, particularly supporting growth in France and internationally, strengthening the home segment, and optimising performance. Versavau…
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4 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Primark to launch swap shop initiative with Verte
Primark is set to launch its first ever swap shop initiative for customers to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing in store in celebration of London Fashion Week. Created in partnership with circular clothing company Verte, the limited pop-ups will launch this month in select Primark stores across the UK including…
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4 SeptemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis submits £80m plan to turn Reading depot into housing
The John Lewis Partnership has submitted plans for an £80m development that would see a disused Reading warehouse turned into new rental housing.The group submitted a planning application to Reading Borough Council with its proposal to transform the former distribution warehouse into 215 energy-efficient homes. The proposed regeneration would also…
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3 SeptemberLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland on track to deliver FY25 guidance
Watches of Switzerland has stated that trading for the first 18 weeks of the financial year has been in line with its expectations and that the group is on track to deliver its FY25 guidance as it makes progress against its Long Range Plan. Demand for its key luxury brands,…
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2 SeptemberHigh Street
End of tax-free shopping hitting retail hard, warns Kurt Geiger CEO
Kurt Geiger’s CEO has warned that scrapping tax-free shopping for tourists is having a “massively negative effect” on retail in the UK. According to The Times, Neil Clifford said tourists were now travelling to other European countries for their shopping after the scheme was scrapped in 2021. Under the scheme,…
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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustNews
Strathberry appoints new MD as it targets £100m revenue
Edinburgh-based luxury brand Strathberry has appointed Martin Byrne as managing director as the brand targets £100m revenue in a continued expansion. Byrne, who brings a wealth of experience from leading roles in high-end consumer brands, will join the company in November, working closely with founders Guy and Leeanne Hundleby to…
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29 AugustHigh Street
Retail footfall shows resilience despite riots
Footfall in the UK rose marginally by 0.9% from July to August in all UK retail destinations according to data from MRI. The performance was led by a 2.1% rise in shopping centre footfall followed by 2% increase at retail parks. Despite this, activity in high streets declined by 0.1%,…
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