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Glossier CEO to step down

Glossier has announced that its founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Emily Weiss, will step down as CEO, a role she has held since 2014. Subsequently, Weiss will become an executive chairwoman of the company to focus on supporting the business’ leaders of creative, brand, product and retail. In her…

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Shaftesbury acquires £27.5m Soho leasehold

Shaftesbury has announced that it has acquired a 200 year ungeared leasehold interest in Soho for £27.5m, allowing the creation of 11 new units for new retailers and F&B concepts, all of which will be available from autumn 2022. Located on the lower floors of 92-104 Berwick Street, the portfolio…

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West End landlords Shaftesbury and Capco consider £3.5bn merger

The Boards of Shaftesbury PLC and Capital and Counties Properties PLC (Capco) have confirmed they are in advanced discussions regarding a possible  £3.5bn all-share merger of the two companies. Under the proposed terms of the possible merger, Shaftesbury’s shareholders, excluding the Shaftesbury shareholding owned by Capco, will own 53% of…

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Shaftesbury announces partnership for London Fashion Week

Shaftesbury has announced it has partnered with the British Fashion Council for London Fashion Week in a bid to boost its retail tenants. As part of the partnership, a host of Carnaby and Soho retailers and restaurants will be offering “exclusive” perks, in-store events, activations, and specially designed cocktails and…

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Jack Wills founder to relaunch Aubin with Next support

The founder of Jack Wills is reportedly set to relaunch the menswear brand Aubin in partnership with Next. According to The Times, Peter Williams’ Jack Wills “offshoot” will begin trading through its first new high street shop in Soho, while also selling online. Next will take a 33% stake in…

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NBA launches debut UK store in partnership with Fanatics

The National Basketball Association (NBA), in partnership with sports merchandise retailer Fanatics, has announced the launch of a debut UK NBA store. Located at 14-16 Foubert’s Place in London’s Carnaby, Soho area, the store features a range of NBA and WNBA merchandise and memorabilia. Products such as apparel, jerseys, headwear,…

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Boohoo acquires new office in Soho for £72m

Boohoo has announced that it has acquired a new office in Soho for the group’s London-based brands for £72m. The new office is intended to become home for all London-based product, marketing, technology and central support teams, offering flexible working for approximately 600 employees. The news follows the retailer’s recent…

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The Rolling Stones to open flagship Carnaby Street store 

The Rolling Stones have announced they will officially open their first flagship store in London next month.  The RS No. 9 Carnaby will now launch on Carnaby Street on 9 September.  The venture has been created in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company.  The store…

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Personalisation and its role in retail

In order to encourage footfall and, by extension sales, retail stores are having to work twice as hard to stand out. This is particularly true for bricks-and-mortar stores, where competition is not only restricted to other stores in the area but the digital platform too. But both offline and online…

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Co-op to open 100 new stores in 2019

The Co-op has announced it will open 100 new food stores during 2019 as part of a £200m store investment programme. The retailer said the combined £200m store investment programme could lead to around 1,500 new local jobs, and added that in addition to the openings, it will also provide…

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