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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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Dec- 2023 -12 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief-12/12/23
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly exploring the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange. Chairman Donald Tangmet reportedly met with LSE executives in London to discuss the potential move. The talks are said to have focused on a UK listing, with Shein also considering raising…
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12 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Shein mulls London IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly considering plans for a London Stock Exchange flotation, Sky News has reported. According to Sky, Shein chairman Donald Tang met with LSE executives and other stakeholders during a visit to London last week to discuss the move. Sources told the publication that ensuing talks were…
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11 DecemberNews
Tissot opens flagship boutique in Covent Garden
Tissot, the Swiss watch brand owned by the Swatch Group, has opened its debut flagship boutique in Covent Garden, representing the brand’s only standalone store in the UK. This new location marks a significant milestone for Tissot as it continues to expand its presence in one of London’s shopping destinations.…
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11 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Matalan adds 10 new third-party brands
Matalan has announced the addition of 10 new third-party brands launching exclusively online. The new brands are Quiz, Pink Vanilla, Blue Vanilla, Roman, Yumi, Mela London, Where’s that From, Izabel, Brand Threads and Toe Zone. These new brands will sit alongside existing brands such as Little Mistress, JDY, In The…
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6 DecemberNews
Poundland completes 87 new store opening in 70 days
Next Saturday (9 December) Poundland will complete the opening of 87 new stores in just 70 days as new stores open their doors in 10 locations. Poundland’s biggest-ever single quarterly opening programme has added around 1m square feet of new space as it opened and relocated stores into bigger premises. …
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4 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens new store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Superdrug has opened a new 6,000 sq ft store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre today (4 December), creating 45 new jobs. The new store, which is one of the retailer’s largest within the M25, will offer customers access to the latest health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and…
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4 DecemberElectrical
EE boss vows to take on Amazon and Currys
EE boss Marc Allera is planning to take on Amazon and Currys in a bid to become one of the UK’s biggest sellers of electrical goods, according to This is Money. According to the outlet, Allera stated that he wants customers to make purchases “every day and every week”. His…
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1 DecemberNews
Seven Dials enhances retail offer
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that five new brands have joined the Seven Dials neighbourhood located within its Covent Garden portfolio. Incorporating a mixture of UK debuts and permanent brick-and-mortar locations, these new additions continue to demonstrate the destination’s ongoing appeal in attracting independent and innovative brand debuts, as well as…
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Nov- 2023 -29 NovemberNews
Dune London opens new flagship store in Manchester
Dune London has announced the opening of a new 1,596 sq ft flagship store in the Manchester Arndale, expanding its presence in the North West. The new store is fitted with Dune London’s premium flagship concept, designed in house by the retailer’s store development team. The store brings together polished…
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27 NovemberNews
Made launches first store in Sheffield
Next has announced the opening of the first Made store, as it makes a return to the High Street. The new store opened its doors at Vulcan Road in Sheffield on Friday 24 November. Covering 4,000 sq.ft, the store will offer customers the opportunity to browse a range of design-led…
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