Richmond
This coverage examines retail developments in both Richmond upon Thames and Richmond, North Yorkshire, offering insights into store openings and closures, property investments, and consumer behaviour trends. Reporting includes updates on significant changes such as the closure of Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh in Richmond upon Thames, as well as the transformation of the former House of Fraser site into a mixed-use development. In Richmond, North Yorkshire, analysis covers the impact of rising operational costs on independent retailers and the development of the Scotch Corner Designer Village. This information supports retail professionals, property managers, and business owners in making informed decisions about operations and investments in these regions.
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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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Oct- 2024 -1 OctoberDIY
Dobbies to close 17 stores as it unveils restructuring plan
Dobbies Garden Centres Limited has launched a restructuring plan that will see the closure of 17 unprofitable stores to address “historically uneconomical rent costs and ensure a return to sustainable profitability”. Dobbies will close 11 main sites, and six little dobbies sites, which will impact 465 colleagues, of which 82…
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May- 2024 -10 MayHigh Street
WHSmith reveals 17 new Toys R Us locations
WHSmith has announced that it will open 17 Toys R Us shops over the summer months across the UK. The retailer is set to open a further 30 shop-in-shops before Christmas after the launch of nine Toys R Us concessions a year ago. The 17 locations opening in the summer…
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Mar- 2022 -30 MarchHigh Street
WHSmith partners with Deliveroo in new trial
WHSmith has partnered with Deliveroo in an exclusive new trial to bring customers a new offer of around 600 WHSmith products on-demand. The new partnership launched yesterday (29 March) in Reading and will be rolled out to nine stores across the UK over the next week, covering Richmond, Muswell Hill,…
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Nov- 2021 -5 NovemberHigh Street
Dobbies opens third little dobbies in London
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the opening of its third little dobbies store in London, located in Richmond, as it continues the roll-out of the new concept across the country. Located at 54 George Street, this is the fifth site in the UK, following Westbourne Grove, Chiswick and Clifton which…
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Sep- 2021 -13 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Columbia Sportswear appoints new Mountain Hardwear president
Columbia Sportswear Company has announced the appointment of Troy Sicotte as president of its Mountain Hardwear brand. Sicotte previously served as vice president of sales for the past three years. Sicotte co-led the team with Mike Parker during the search for president, and will now take the reins. Craig Zanon,…
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Apr- 2021 -9 AprilPeople Moves
OnBuy hires new CFO
OnBuy has announced the appointment of James Watts as its new chief financial officer. Watts brings 12 years of experience in financial services to the online retail marketplace, having previously worked for Deloitte, WPP Group and most recently, Richmond Group. This hiring represents one of many within the company, following…
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May- 2020 -20 MayHigh Street
Johnsons Shoes Company enters administration
Johnsons Shoes Company, which operates 12 stores under the brands Johnsons Shoes and Bowleys Fine Shoes, has entered administration due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Ian Defty and Richard Toone from insolvency and restructuring firm CVR Global have been appointed as administrators, and have opted to keep all…
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15 MayCoronavirus
Sainsbury’s expands Chop Chop delivery service to outside of London
Sainsbury’s has announced the expansion of its Chop Chop bicycle delivery service to 20 cities in the UK, as it rolls out the scheme outside of London for the first time. The service, which enables customers to order up to 20 products from the ‘Big four’ grocer via the Chop…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryShopping Centres
New £90m north-east retail development secures 23 brands
Plans to build a new £90m outlet shopping and leisure destination in the North of England have been unveiled, along with the first 23 brands to sign-up including BOSS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Levi’s, Mint Velvet, Joules, Gap and Skechers. Scotch Corner Designer Village, situated on the A1(M) in…
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