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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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Jul- 2024 -16 JulyClothing & Shoes
Pangaia opens first UK store in Carnaby Street
Lifestyle apparel brand Pangaia has opened its first UK standalone store at 57 Carnaby Street. The environmentally focused retailer has opened a 1,500 sq ft space on Carnaby Street, bringing its collection of premium lifestyle products to Soho and the UK for the first time as a standalone unit, stocking…
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10 JulyNews
Whole Foods Market and BasicNet signs retail units in Chelsea
Whole Foods Market and BasicNet have recently signed as new tenants at the One Twenty King’s Road development in Chelsea, London. The development, which has been built from the formerly out of date Kings Walk Shopping Centre, has increased the net area from 55,000 sq ft to 84,000 sq ft…
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10 JulyNews
Timpson CEO steps down to focus on new ministerial role
Timpson CEO James Timpson has stepped down from his role at the shoe repair chain company after being recently appointed as minister for prisons, parole and probation. In a statement shared on LinkedIn, his father Sir John Timpson CBE said that as a result of his son’s decision to focus…
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10 JulySport & Leisure
Adidas set to announce highest profit in three years
Adidas could be set to announce its highest profit in three years amid success of its Samba and Gazelle trainers, according to reports from Reuters. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) forecasts that Adidas will see a profit margin of 51.4% for its second quarter, hitting its highest…
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9 JulyLuxury Goods
Majestic eyes 125 new store locations
Majestic Wine has revealed that it has identified 125 locations for potential new stores across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands. It has found almost 30 locations in Central London where it believes it could launch smaller format sites, following the success of its ‘mini Majestic’ concepts in Harpenden,…
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9 JulyOnline & Digital
Over 3,000 Amazon staff to vote over union recognition
Workers at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse are set to vote in a “historic” trade union recognition ballot which will force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time in the UK. More than 3,000 workers will take part in the ballot – if a majority of them vote yes, Amazon…
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5 JulyNews
The O2 sales increase 10% in H1
The O2 has revealed that it has seen a 10% increase in sales and a 15.5% uplift in footfall during the first half of the year. The destination also saw a 15% increase in sales for Outlet Shopping at The O2, bolstered by the recent openings of Castore and All…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens largest UK store at Westfield Stratford
Superdrug has today (28 June) opened the doors to its biggest UK store in Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre, London. The store, which has doubled in size to 9,890 sq ft, continues Superdrug’s expanding bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. The retailer plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, as it celebrates its…
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28 JuneHealth & Beauty
WBA shelves Boots sale plans for second time
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the owner of Boots, has reportedly shelved plans for a £7bn sale of the UK health and beauty retailer for the second time. According to The Telegraph, Walgreens abandoned the plans after cutting its profit outlook and announcing to close 700 of its US stores. Despite…
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26 JuneDIY
Sharps Bedrooms acquires Clever Closet
Sharps Bedrooms, the fitted furniture company, has revealed it has completed a deal to acquire Clever Closet for an undisclosed sum. Set up in 2010 by founder Paul Jacob, Clever Closet provides fully fitted under stairs storage and loft solutions across the UK. Jacob will continue to support the business…
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