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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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Jun- 2023 -12 JuneClothing & Shoes
Dune London opens new store in Newcastle
Dune London has announced its return to Newcastle with the opening of a new store on Grainger Street, situated within the Central Arcade building close to Monument. The new 1400 sqft shop is fitted with Dune London’s premium flagship concept, which has been designed in-house by the brand’s store development…
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8 JuneHigh Street
The White Company begins search for new London stores
The White Company has launched a search for five new London stores as part of its plans to expand, Drapers has reported. The news comes as a few UK retail property agents have been sent a list of locations that the retailer would like to open stores in, including Blackheath,…
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6 JuneFeatures
Forever 21 selects Amperity to enrich offline and online customer experience
Amperity, the leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP) for consumer brands, has announced Forever 21 has selected Amperity to ‘maximise the value’ of its omnichannel customer data. With Amperity, Forever 21 will be able to provide more relevant, personalised customer experiences. reach more consumers, while enriching advertising campaigns through insights…
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6 JuneFeatures
5 ways retailers can balance personalisation with transparency
The world of retail has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, and the impact is being felt across the industry. For decades, the biggest advertising budget guaranteed the greatest reach, but those days are long gone. The rise of social media has given small indie brands a platform to…
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5 JuneClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group considers cutting 200 head office jobs
Frasers Group is considering cutting up to 200 jobs at its head offices in Shirebrook and London in a bid to streamline the business. The company owned by Mike Ashley has begun a consultation period which has left 20% of its staff at these offices at risk of redundancy. The…
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May- 2023 -31 MayHigh Street
Summer bank holiday boosts UK footfall by 5.4%
Over the May summer bank holiday weekend, footfall increased by 5.4% across all UK retail destinations, according to the latest report by Springboard. High streets benefited from the long weekend, with footfall up 8.5% compared with 2022 whilst retail parks experienced 5.2% uplift on bank holiday Monday. Footfall soared over…
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26 MayHigh Street
Mango to open 13 new UK stores this year
Mango has announced an expansion across the south and centre of the UK, with 13 planned store openings over the span of 2023 in major cities such as Bristol, London, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton. Among the “key” store openings is the Westfield Stratford City branch that opened today (26 May),…
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26 MayClothing & Shoes
Burberry appoints new chief people officer
Burberry has appointed Alexandra McCauley as its new chief people officer. McCauley, who will start in London on 15 November 2023, will be responsible for all aspects of Burberry’s people strategy globally. She will join the executive committee and she will report to Burberry chief executive officer Jonathan Akeroyd. McCauley…
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25 MayHigh Street
Jeroboams to open tenth location
Jeroboams, London’s local wine merchant, has signed to open a new store at 336 King’s Road, marking its tenth location as the brand continues to deliver on its “ambitious growth plans”. Jeroboams will open a 1,298 sq ft unit on the north side of the King’s Road, offering a range…
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24 MayLuxury Goods
Barbour names UK&I managing director
Barbour has announced the promotion of Paul Wilkinson, the brand’s global marketing, commercial and managing director in the US, as the new managing director for the UK and Ireland, according to Drapers. Wilkinson replaces Ryan Llewellyn-Pace, who departed the brand earlier this March. According to Drapers, Llewellyn-Pace will be heading…
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