O2
This coverage examines O2’s retail operations and strategic direction within the UK telecommunications market. Reporting focuses on store network developments, marketing initiatives, customer engagement strategies, financial performance, and leadership changes — providing insights for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals overseeing mobile retail, customer experience, and telecom partnerships.
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Aug- 2025 -27 AugustClothing & Shoes
Crew Clothing to open fifth London store in Muswell Hill
Crew Clothing has announced it will open its fifth London store next week as part of the brand’s wider UK expansion strategy. The 950 sq ft site, located in Muswell Hill, is due to open on 4 September and follows new store launches in Chiswick, Richmond, Paddington and the O2.…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Kate Spade to open new store at The O2
Lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York will open a new 2,408 sq ft store at the Outlet Shopping at The O2 this Spring. Located on the outlet’s upper level, the store will mark the brand’s London outlet debut while being inspired by elements of both uptown and downtown New York,…
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Jan- 2025 -6 JanuaryNews
The O2 welcomes over 10 million visitors in ‘best-ever’ trading year
Live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination the O2 has recorded its best-ever year for sales and footfall, welcoming over 10 million visitors – an uplift of 12% compared to 2023. Sales across retail, leisure and F&B saw an overall increase of 6%, marking The O2’s best-ever year for trade. Outlet…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberAdvice
Reinventing loyalty: Josh Graham’s vision for mobile-driven retail
Josh Graham, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Airtime Rewards, reflects on a journey that began in the aisles of an independent menswear store and now sees him at the forefront of mobile-driven retail innovation. With nearly a decade of Airtime Rewards behind him, Graham is helping redefine how retailers…
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Sep- 2024 -16 SeptemberNews
The O2 announces trio of openings
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced a trio of retail additions to its lineup, including Clarks, Soletrader, and a London outlet debut for contemporary bedding brand, Bedeck. Clarks has returned to Outlet Shopping at The O2 after 3 years, opening a 3,259 sq ft store adjacent to Skechers and…
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2 SeptemberHigh Street
End of tax-free shopping hitting retail hard, warns Kurt Geiger CEO
Kurt Geiger’s CEO has warned that scrapping tax-free shopping for tourists is having a “massively negative effect” on retail in the UK. According to The Times, Neil Clifford said tourists were now travelling to other European countries for their shopping after the scheme was scrapped in 2021. Under the scheme,…
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Jul- 2024 -5 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-5/7/24
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged Keir Starmer and the Labour Party to swiftly address their campaign promises after their overwhelming victory in the general election, securing over 400 seats with a majority of around 170. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) congratulated Starmer, stressing the importance of delivering…
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5 JulyNews
The O2 sales increase 10% in H1
The O2 has revealed that it has seen a 10% increase in sales and a 15.5% uplift in footfall during the first half of the year. The destination also saw a 15% increase in sales for Outlet Shopping at The O2, bolstered by the recent openings of Castore and All…
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May- 2024 -8 MayClothing & Shoes
All Good Things opens London debut store at The O2
Sustainable designer outlet store All Good Things has officially opened at Outlet Shopping at The O2, marking its London debut. Offering a range of “high-quality” clothing and accessories, All Good Things has opened a 4,000 sq ft space located on the upper level of Outlet Shopping at The O2, adjacent…
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2 MayNews
Oliver Bonas to open new shop in Angel Central
Oliver Bonas, the independent British lifestyle brand, has selected Angel Central to open its newest store in Islington. Angel Central will see the arrival of a 2,856 sq ft store for Oliver Bonas, neighbouring anchor brand H&M as well as Flying Tiger. Opening on 11 May, the new space will…
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