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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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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open in Bluewater Shopping Centre
Sephora UK has announced that it is set to open a new store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre this winter. The new store location will mark the beauty retailer’s seventh store opening since its launch into the UK in 2022, with stores already located in London’s Westfield White City and…
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6 AugustNews
Quartet of retailers sign new spaces in Covent Garden
Nobody’s Child, SpaceNK, Whistles, and Lipault have all committed to over 11,200 sq ft of prime retail space on Long Acre and Neal Street in Covent Garden, London. Nobody’s Child has selected 3 Neal Street to house its new London flagship. The 2,044 sq ft two-storey unit will be the…
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5 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-5/8/24
Authentic Brands Group has announced strategic partnerships to bolster Ted Baker’s presence in the US and Canada. United Legwear & Apparel Co. will oversee men’s sportswear, golf, and denim, managing wholesale operations and online platforms. Peerless Clothing will focus on tailored clothing, while BCI Brands will handle women’s sportswear and…
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5 AugustClothing & Shoes
Alo Yoga unveils second store on Regent Street
US luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga has announced the opening of its new flagship store on London’s Regent Street. The news comes after the brand launched its first store on King’s Road last November. The new Regent Street flagship store spans 10,000 square feet and features a complete range of…
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1 AugustDIY
B&Q partners with Deliveroo for DIY products delivery
Home and garden retailer B&Q has partnered with Deliveroo for the on-demand delivery of over 600 DIY products from B&Q Local stores. With products spanning interior and outdoor paint, decorating, painting tools, plumbing, electricals, bathroom essentials, as well as tools and hardware, customers can now easily access the materials they…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulySupermarkets
Aldi to open four new London stores by end of 2024
Aldi has announced it is set to open four new stores in the capital between now and the end of the year. New stores in Leytonstone and Beckton are set to open in the next couple of months, while Holloway Road and Muswell Hill are also gearing up to welcome…
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30 JulySupermarkets
Ocado to extend debt maturity by raising £600m in bonds
Ocado has extended the maturity of its debt by raising £600m in bonds which are due for repayment in 2029, an announcement on the London Stock Exchange has revealed, in a bid to refinance a tender offer of existing bonds due in earlier years. It comes as the group launched…
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29 JulyClothing & Shoes
Axel Arigato opens flagship store in Covent Garden
Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato has opened its flagship store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. With a footprint of 2,500 sq ft, Axel Arigato Covent Garden offers an extensive range of womenswear, menswear, and accessories, including sneakers and ready-to-wear. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the brand will also launch…
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29 JulyHealth & Beauty
Walgreens outlines Boots investment plans after abandoning sale
Walgreens Boots Alliance has laid out plans that will see it invest in retailer Boots after shelving plans for its sale for the second time, according to The Sunday Times. The company revealed to the paper that it has begun “sprucing up” the retailer’s stores, investing in its beauty halls,…
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26 JulyClothing & Shoes
Hobbs to open at Trafford Centre
British womenswear brand Hobbs has announced that it is set to open at Trafford Centre this autumn. The new 4,000 square foot store, located on Upper Regent Crescent, will stock the brand’s mainline range, as well as the store’s limited-edition collections and petite ranges. Hobbs has recently re-evaluated the look…
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