Regent Street
This coverage examines Regent Street’s evolving role within the UK retail landscape, focusing on its transformation into a pedestrian-friendly destination. Reporting highlights Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate’s plans to pedestrianise Regent Street St James’s, creating over 35,000 square metres of car-free public space to enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall shopping experience . Additionally, the coverage includes updates on store openings and refurbishments by brands such as SKIMS, Fanatics Collectibles, The North Face, H&M Home, GANT, and lululemon . These insights are tailored for retail executives, property managers, and professionals monitoring urban regeneration, flagship retail strategies, and consumer engagement trends.
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Jul- 2025 -11 JulyHigh Street
Läderach opens first UK transport hub store at St Pancras
Swiss chocolatier Läderach has opened its first shop in a UK transport hub at London St Pancras International. The 550 sq ft boutique, which began trading on earlier this month, is the brand’s ninth London location and offers its full range of handcrafted chocolate, including its signature FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate)…
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Jun- 2025 -16 JuneDepartment Stores
Liberty appoints new London flagship store director
Liberty has appointed Beverley Devonish as store director of its Regent Street flagship, as the British department store marks its 150th anniversary. Devonish joins with more than 20 years’ experience in luxury fashion and retail, having previously held senior roles at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Dover Street Market. In her…
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May- 2025 -12 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-12/5/25
Boots chairman Stefano Pessina is set to increase his stake in Walgreens Boots Alliance to nearly 50% following the company’s $10bn takeover by private equity firm Sycamore. While Pessina, who previously held a 17% stake, will invest more to expand his share, Sycamore will take majority ownership. The deal, valued…
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12 MayClothing & Shoes
Skims to debut first UK store in summer 2026
Kim Kardashian’s lingerie brand, Skims, has signed a 10-year lease for its first standalone UK store, which will span 12,000 sq ft at 245-247 Regent Street and is due to open in summer 2026. The brand, which has been credited for creating technically constructed collections that prioritise comfort, fit and…
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Sep- 2024 -23 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Hugo Boss profits drop to £12.3m in FY23
Hugo Boss has reported a 50% decline in profits to £12.3m and a 39% decrease in operating profit to £19.7m for the year ended 31 December 2023. Its turnover also decreased by 3% during the year to £392m. Retail sales decreased from £206.9m to £204.2m, while wholesale turnover dropped from…
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Aug- 2024 -5 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-5/8/24
Authentic Brands Group has announced strategic partnerships to bolster Ted Baker’s presence in the US and Canada. United Legwear & Apparel Co. will oversee men’s sportswear, golf, and denim, managing wholesale operations and online platforms. Peerless Clothing will focus on tailored clothing, while BCI Brands will handle women’s sportswear and…
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5 AugustClothing & Shoes
Alo Yoga unveils second store on Regent Street
US luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga has announced the opening of its new flagship store on London’s Regent Street. The news comes after the brand launched its first store on King’s Road last November. The new Regent Street flagship store spans 10,000 square feet and features a complete range of…
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Nov- 2023 -2 NovemberNews
Trafford Palazzo celebrates Showcase’s four-week residency
Trafford Palazzo and Showcase are celebrating the brand’s four-week residency, with Showcase having made its North West debut at the UK’s first next generation retail and experience centre. Showcase ran four consecutive weekends of highly sought-after sample sales in Trafford Palazzo’s dedicated 6,960 sq ft white box promotional space, TP…
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Oct- 2023 -27 OctoberNews
On to open new store in Spitalfields Market
Swiss sports brand On has announced the opening of its second UK store, located in Spitalfields Market in East London. Following the successful launch of the brand’s flagship store on Regent Street, On continues its retail expansion in the UK, driven by remarkable sales growth. Situated at 37 Brushfield St,…
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberLuxury Goods
Paul and Shark flagship among Regent Street openings
The Crown Estate has leased its 2,500 sq ft retail space at 233 Regent Street to Paul and Shark. This comes after Spanish womenswear brand Bimba Y Lola opened a new 4,000 sq ft store at 211-213 Regent Street earlier this month on 9 September, carrying a curated edit of…
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