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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Jun- 2019 -14 JuneClothing & Shoes
Lululemon sees Q1 sales surge 20%
Athleisure brand Lululemon has posted a 20% increase in Q1 net revenues to $782.3m (£617m). For the period ending 5 May 2019 the company revealed comparable store sales increased 6%, while direct to consumer net revenue increased 33%. Direct to consumer net revenue represented 26.8% of its total net revenue…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryHigh Street
Man charged after digger smashes through Spar shop front
A Scottish man has been charged after a digger was driven through the shop front of a Spar convenience store in the town of Keith, in Moray. The incident took place at 03:35 last Saturday morning (19 January), throwing debris across the town’s Regent Street. Police said “significant damage” had…
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24 JanuaryComment
Three common factors among retail survivors
It is hard to remember a time when analysts were not being harbingers of doom for the British high street. 2018 saw Toys R Us and Maplin disappear while House of Fraser, Claire’s and Superdry are three of many retailers who have announced profit warnings or store closure. Why are…
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Mar- 2018 -20 MarchComment
Generation Z: The future of bricks-and-mortar?
Generation Z is often perceived as the age group ready to knock the final nail into the coffin of the High Street. Having lived throughout the largest technological boom in history, and spent a large chunk of their lives living vicariously through their phone, one could expect a complete disinterest…
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14 MarchHigh Street
Research shows Brexit doesn’t mean exit for international retailers in London
Research from real estate advisor, Colliers International, reveals that in the face economic uncertainty due to Brexit, Central London still remains a prime destination for international brands. Colliers found over 50% of stores on core shopping streets are international brands and 30 new retailers have arrived in the last year…
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Nov- 2017 -14 NovemberNews
£100m Regent Street redevelopment confirmed
The Crown Estate, which owns the freehold on the majority of London’s Regent Street, has announced a £100m redevelopment plan for Morley House. The redevelopment forms part of the organisation’s ongoing £1bn regeneration of Regent Street and will be taken forward in collaboration with main contractor, Kier Construction, and development…
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