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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- 2023 -24 AugustSupermarkets
Aldi calls for Wilko staff to apply for over 6,000 roles
Aldi has called upon staff at Wilko to get in touch with the company about jobs amid the news that Wilko looks unlikely to be saved in a rescue deal. The budget supermarket stated that it had more than 6,000 jobs currently available across its UK stores. It recently announced…
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22 AugustShopping Centres
Westfield sees global brands increase store footprint at UK centres
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has revealed continued growth in store upsizes at its UK centres, as brands increased their focus on creating “innovative store experiences”. Building on a trend established in 2022 at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, URW said both centres have seen a surge in demand from retailers seeking…
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17 AugustDepartment Stores
Costco to open 14 new stores
Bargain retailer Costco is reportedly set to open 14 new stores across the UK, according to The Sun. The outlet revealed that the expansion plans are aiming to be completed in just two years but could take longer depending on how easily the company manages to acquire sites. The company…
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14 AugustHigh Street
Tourist tax hits London spending despite rise in visitors
Despite tourist numbers continuing to recover in 2023, the spending gap has widened compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new research from the New West End Company. The company said the data shows a situation that is “worsening quarter-on-quarter”, as awareness spreads on Britain’s tourist tax. It found that flight…
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11 AugustHigh Street
Oxford Street crime wave driven by decline, says M&S chief
Sacha Berendji, operations director at M&S, has told the Telegraph that the recent surge in crime rates on London’s Oxford Street has been caused by its decline. In a letter written to the publication, Berendji stated that Oxford Street was once “the jewel in London’s shopping crown” but now consisted…
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10 AugustClothing & Shoes
M&S appoints all-women managers to run new M&S stores
M&S has appointed an all-women team of six managers to lead the openings of five brand-new M&S stores this year. Between them, the all-female team has more than 115 years of retail experience and will lead a combined team of over 1,000 colleagues. The appointments follow the launch of M&S…
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10 AugustClothing & Shoes
Farfetch to cut headcount amid restructure
Farfetch is reportedly making redundancies across both its London and New York teams amid a restructuring of the group, Drapers has reported. According to Drapers, the move has impacted an estimated 10 people from its London-based marketing team, as well as some workers in its New York-based tech team. In…
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8 AugustClothing & Shoes
Pretty Little Thing co-founder acquires 3% stake in Boohoo
Umar Kamani, the co-founder of Pretty Little Thing, has bought a 3% stake in Boohoo, according to a recent filing on the London Stock Exchange. Earlier this year, Kamani revealed he would be stepping down as CEO of Pretty Little Thing, which was acquired by Boohoo in May 2020. Kamani,…
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4 AugustClothing & Shoes
Pentland Brands to axe almost 100 roles
Pentland Brands has announced that it will cut almost 100 jobs at JD Sports, The Times has reported. This comes as the billionaire Rubin family, which owns a majority stake in the sports retailer, has hired consultants from McKinsey to advise on a new strategy for Pentland Brands, which also…
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4 AugustEconomy
Retail sector accounted for 16% of UK administrations in 2023, study finds
The retail sector accounted for 16% of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the highest industry in the UK, according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 759 businesses, 118 of which came from the retail sector, filed for administration between 1 January…
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