Notting Hill
This coverage examines retail developments, business activity, and commercial trends in Notting Hill, offering insights for professionals involved in store operations, property strategy, and regional market planning. Reporting includes store openings and closures, investment projects, redevelopment initiatives, and shifts in consumer behaviour — supporting decision-making for those navigating the evolving retail landscape in this key West London district.
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilClothing & Shoes
Mori unveils first-ever acquisition with Kidly deal
Baby clothing brand Mori has made its first-ever acquisition with the purchase of UK-based children’s retail brand Kidly, for an undisclosed sum. Founded as a curated marketplace for modern families, Kidly has become known for its own-label range, Kidly Label, particularly its jelly shoes, which have sold over 250,000 units…
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Oct- 2024 -7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Sloane Stanley Estate welcomes two new independent retailers
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced two new design-led independents, Penelope Chilvers and KayaNuka, are joining the King’s Road. Penelope Chilvers has opened a 1,327 sq ft store on Sloane Stanley’s King’s Road, bringing its “made-to-last fashion” to the Chelsea neighbourhood alongside its locations in Notting Hill, Mayfair, Belgravia, and…
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Jun- 2023 -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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May- 2023 -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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Mar- 2023 -8 MarchHigh Street
TK Maxx eyes further London expansion
TK Maxx is reportedly looking to expand its presence in London, the Evening Standard has reported. As the capital continues to bounce back from Covid restrictions and with the recent ONS analysis regarding a boost in footfall levels, TK Maxx is reportedly among the companies keen to open more shops…
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Sep- 2022 -5 SeptemberSupermarkets
Waitrose admits to contract clauses which blocked rivals from opening stores
Waitrose has admitted to signing land agreements which included clauses that prevented rival supermarkets from setting up new stores near its own sites, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found. Waitrose has admitted to a total of seven breaches of the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010 between…
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Sep- 2021 -14 SeptemberHigh Street
Dobbies Garden Centres opens new London store
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced that it has opened its second London-based store located on Chiswick High Road. The opening is the fourth little Dobbies to open in the last year, following the success of the first three stores in Edinburgh, Bristol and, most recently, Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill.…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustClothing & Shoes
Wolverine World Wide acquires Sweaty Betty for £295m
Wolverine World Wide has announced that it has acquired UK retailer Sweaty Betty in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $410m (£295m). Founded in 1998 in Notting Hill, Sweaty Betty offers a wide array of tops, bottoms, swimwear, outerwear, and accessories. Julia Straus, CEO, Sweaty Betty, said: “From the moment…
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Jul- 2021 -9 JulyDIY
First London ‘Little Dobbies’ opens
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the opening of the first London-based ‘Little Dobbies’, located on Westbourne Grove. This marks the third Little Dobbies to open in the UK, following the success of its first two format stores in Edinburgh and Bristol, and brings Dobbies’ total open stores to 72 across…
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