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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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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilClothing & Shoes
Mint Velvet to open new store at centre:mk
British womenswear brand Mint Velvet has announced it will open a key regional store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Set to open this Summer, Mint Velvet’s 2,800 sq ft debut store will be located on centre:mk’s premium Silbury Arcade and will stock a full collection of their womenswear, footwear and…
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18 AprilPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints new CEO
Harvey Nichols has appointed Julia Goddard, EMEA president of Alexander McQueen, as its new chief executive officer, effective June 2024. Goddard’s appointment comes after Manju Malhotra, who served as CEO for 25 years, resigned last August. Before joining Harvey Nichols, Goddard spent 14 years at Alexander McQueen, where she led…
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16 AprilClothing & Shoes
Primark lowers prices on hundreds of kidswear items
Primark is lowering prices on hundreds of its essential kids clothing and accessories as the retailer reaffirms its commitment to keeping prices low on kidswear. The move applies to the price points of selected summer essentials and aims to help families make their money go further as they start planning…
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16 AprilHealth & Beauty
Bath and Body Works opens first London store in Westfield
US retailer Bath and Body Works opened its first London location in Westfield this April, following the success of its opening in Manchester. In partnership with Next, the new Westfield store features almost 2,000 sq ft of sales floor space with “a new immersive shopping experience”. As part of the…
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15 AprilClothing & Shoes
Charles Tyrwhitt sales jump 45% to £269.2m in FY23
Charles Tyrwhitt’s sales jumped 45% to £269.2m during the 52-week period ended 29 July 2023. The retailer said that the majority of the company’s turnover is due to its digital channel.49% of turnover was derived in the UK while the remaining 51% from its operations in the USA, Australia and…
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11 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-11/4/24
Ted Baker’s American licensing partner, OSL, is reportedly in pole position to take over the brand’s collapsed UK operation. Administrators have announced the closure of 15 UK stores, leading to over 200 job losses, as part of efforts to salvage the business. OSL’s potential takeover follows the collapse of No…
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11 AprilHigh Street
Vision Express unveils £4m flagship store on Oxford Street
London-based high street optician Vision Express has unveiled a £4m new flagship store on Oxford Street. The store has been completely transformed after months of renovations and is now open to customers. The new design boasts a “smart”, “contemporary”, and “warm” environment across three floors. For those looking to check…
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9 AprilHigh Street
Ted Baker to close 11 stores
The joint administrators of No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), retailers of the Ted Baker brand in the UK and Europe, have announced that 11 stores will close and cease trading by 19 April. News of the closures follows the appointment of Benji Dymant and Daniel Smith of Teneo Financial…
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8 AprilClothing & Shoes
The Highlands Stores and PPL launches Out With Style
The Highlands and Pace Partnership London (PPL) has launched Out With Style, a new retail concept dedicated to the outdoors. Out With Style’s launch comes from The Highlands Stores, the owners of the flagship Barbour partner stores on Regents Street and Duke Street, with the help from the Pace Partnership…
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5 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-5/4/24
Carpetright has enlisted the help of advisers to explore avenues for cutting costs amidst a challenging market. With weakening demand and intensifying competition, including from newer brands like Tapi, the company is considering options such as store closures. Over the past 14 months, Carpetright reported a decline in revenues to…
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