Stratford
This coverage examines retail activity and trends in Stratford, focusing on store openings, shopping centre developments, leasing decisions, and footfall patterns in this key London retail hub. Reporting supports retail executives, property managers, and planners evaluating location strategy, consumer behaviour, and commercial opportunities in a major urban market.
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open in Bluewater Shopping Centre
Sephora UK has announced that it is set to open a new store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre this winter. The new store location will mark the beauty retailer’s seventh store opening since its launch into the UK in 2022, with stores already located in London’s Westfield White City and…
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Jul- 2024 -25 JulyHigh Street
Majestic strengthens store portfolio amid £1m investment
Wine retailer Majestic has opened two brand new stores in the South East of England and completed two major refurbishments in the Midlands and Scotland within one week thanks to a £1m investment. It comes as the business reaffirms its commitment to experiential bricks-and-mortar stores through its efforts to expand…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens largest UK store at Westfield Stratford
Superdrug has today (28 June) opened the doors to its biggest UK store in Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre, London. The store, which has doubled in size to 9,890 sq ft, continues Superdrug’s expanding bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. The retailer plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, as it celebrates its…
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May- 2024 -16 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-16/5/24
Natura and Co is considering separating from Avon after experiencing a significant increase in losses during the first quarter. The group’s net loss rose by 43.3% to BRL934.9m (£143.6m), compared to BRL652m (£100m) the previous year, while sales declined by 5.7% to BRL6.1bn (£937m). Avon International’s sales fell by 13.1%…
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16 MayHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to open 25 new stores
Superdrug has announced an investment into its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint, with plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, as it celebrates its 60th year on the British high street. The retailer said it is aiming to continue to “enhance the physical shopping experience for customers with increasing bigger and…
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13 MayNews
The Very Group appoints Nadhim Zahawi as non-exec chair
The Very Group, which operates digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has appointed former senior government minister and MP for Stratford-on-Avon Nadhim Zahawi as non-executive chair and board member. Zahawi, who recently announced he will stand down as an MP at the next general election, will replace current non-executive chair Aidan…
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilNews
JD Sports reopens flagship shop in Westfield Stratford
JD Sports has announced the reopening of its flagship store in Westfield Stratford City London. The improved store, which opened its doors on Saturday (20 April), features over 4,000 sq ft of additional space compared to the previous Stratford store. Complete with a digital uplift spanning across two floors, the…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchNews
Ex-chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to become The Very Group chair
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is reportedly in talks with The Very Group regarding the possibility of becoming its new chair, according to Sky News. The MP for Stratford-upon-Avon is believed to be among the candidates that could become the next chairman for the online retailer. City sources told Sky News…
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18 MarchClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group calls in administrators for two kids brands
Frasers Group has called in administrators from Kroll Advisory for Kids Cavern and Base Childrenswear on Friday 8 March, Drapers has reported. This comes after the group acquired the two brands from JD Sports in December 2022 in a £47.5m deal. The deal also included Tessuti, Choice, Clothingsites, Cricket, Giulio,…
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Feb- 2024 -23 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Gymshark FY23 PBT halves despite healthy sales
Gymshark has revealed that sales rose 15% to £556m in 2023, despite posting a pre-tax profits fall from £27.8m to £13m for the 12 months to 31 July. The activewear group attributed its rise in sales to the “relevance and quality” of its products, as EBITDA also rose in line…
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