Selfridges
This coverage explores Selfridges’ operations and strategy within the UK retail landscape, focusing on store developments, brand collaborations, product launches, sustainability initiatives, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insight into how Selfridges maintains its position as a premium retail destination — supporting executives, managers, and professionals involved in luxury, department store, and experiential retail.
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Jul- 2023 -19 JulyHigh Street
Small businesses to be offered rent-free stores on Oxford Street
Westminster City Council has partnered with New West End Company to launch a new programme called Meanwhile On: Oxford Street, which is encouraging applications from up-and-coming businesses that are looking to launch their first physical space. Meanwhile On: Oxford Street will offer “substantial” support by providing a six month tenancy…
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14 JulyClothing & Shoes
Selfridges unveils new loyalty scheme Unlocked
Selfridges has introduced its new loyalty programme, Selfridges Unlocked, which will see that participating customers ‘unlock’ the best product launches, events, news and free shipping. The loyalty scheme will also give full access with special invites to the retailer’s events, services, and product launches first. It also includes a charity…
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6 JulyNews
Selfridges to launch Swap Shop this month
Selfridges has recently announced it will launch a Swap Shop by LOANHOOD, from 10th to 30th of July, in its flagship London store. For the first time, Selfridges’ customers can bring in their preowned pieces to exchange for stamps to ‘shop’ a curation of secondhand pieces to take home, offering…
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3 JulyLuxury Goods
The Vampire’s Wife served winding up petition by HMRC
The Vampire’s Wife has been issued with a winding up petition from HMRC on Friday (30 June), according to filings from The Gazette, due to debt built up during the pandemic. The company, which was founded by designer Susie Cave, has a hearing set to take place at the Royal…
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Jun- 2023 -20 JuneNews
Kurt Geiger prepares for international expansion amid new funding
Kurt Geiger, the premium footwear and accessories brand owned by international private equity firm Cinven, has recently agreed a new funding package to refinance its existing debt and support its international growth strategy. The combined facilities were provided by Wells Fargo Capital Finance UK, a part of Wells Fargo &…
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12 JuneClothing & Shoes
Skims launches first London pop-up store
Skims has announced the opening of its first-ever European pop-up experience at the iconic Corner Shop at Selfridges London. The Skims residency in The Selfridges Corner Shop is described as “the most conceptual Skims pop-up experience to date”, designed in partnership with the brand’s long-time collaborator, Willo Perron of Perron-Roettinger. …
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May- 2023 -22 MaySport & Leisure
E-bike brand Cowboy launches retail partner network
E-bike brand Cowboy has announced the launch of its retail partner network with independent bike shops across Europe. The brand said the launch will increase its retail and service presence, strengthening its omni-channel approach by complementing its current online sales channels, brand stores and mobile network of mechanics and test…
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17 MayNews
Selfridges launches circular experience pop-up
Department store Selfridges has recently launched The Stock Market at the Corner Shop, a month-long circular experience where customers can uncover the value of what they already own, exchange items and restore or upcycle clothes. Inspired by the London Stock Exchange, the Corner Shop has been transformed into a ‘trading…
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9 MayNews
Farmison & Co gets green light to restart operations
Sustainable online butcher Farmison and Co has recently confirmed that it would begin a phased re-opening of operations. After a certification inspection at its Ripon headquarters, the Food Standards Agency has given Farmison the green light to restart operations. A selection of heritage breeds will now go on sale online…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilSupermarkets
Farmison & Co acquired by consortium led by former Asda CEO
Farmison and Co, a sustainable online meat retailer, has been acquired by a consortium led by former Asda CEO Andy Clarke, alongside Chilli Marketing’s Gareth Whittle, Christian Barton and Kieron Barton for an undisclosed sum. In the coming weeks, the consortium will aim to recommence operations at Farmison’s production facility…
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