Westfield
This coverage examines Westfield’s role in the UK retail landscape, with reporting on shopping centre operations, tenant strategies, leasing activity, marketing initiatives, and consumer engagement. Insight focuses on how Westfield’s developments influence footfall, brand presence, and retail performance — serving the needs of executives, managers, and professionals overseeing operations and partnerships within major retail destinations.
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Aug- 2025 -7 AugustClothing & Shoes
Mango opens first UK Teen store in Scotland
Fashion retailer Mango is set to open its first standalone Mango Teen store in Scotland as part of an accelerated UK expansion of the line. The new store, which opened on 1 August at Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow, will be the brand’s third standalone Mango Teen location in the UK…
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7 AugustHealth & Beauty
Pure Seoul opens new UK stores after securing £4.1m in funding
Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul has announced that it opened three new stores in 2025 after securing a £4.1m funding deal with HSBC UK. The expansion includes a flagship multi-storey store on London’s Carnaby Street and new outlets in Cambridge and Westfield Stratford. The company said the investment will also…
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Jul- 2025 -17 JulyHigh Street
Dunelm Q4 sales rise amid Spring heatwave
Dunelm has revealed that its sales rose 4% to £415m for the 13 weeks ended 28 June 2025, driven by the Spring heatwave. Overall, the homeware retailer has seen its full year sales increase 3.8% to £1.77bn. As a result the company expects its full-year gross margin to be up…
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3 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug FY profits jump 22.6% amid focus on value items
Superdrug has seen its full-year pre-tax profits jump by 22.6% to £136.8m, as store openings, refurbishments and a focus on value helped offset weaker UK footfall and pressure on consumer spending. It comes as the health and beauty retailer saw its sales rise by 7% during the year to 28…
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May- 2025 -12 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-12/5/25
Boots chairman Stefano Pessina is set to increase his stake in Walgreens Boots Alliance to nearly 50% following the company’s $10bn takeover by private equity firm Sycamore. While Pessina, who previously held a 17% stake, will invest more to expand his share, Sycamore will take majority ownership. The deal, valued…
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12 MayShopping Centres
Disney to launch Westfield White City pop-up in June
Disney Store is set to launch a new pop-up at Westfield White City, opening June 2025. The limited-time store will offer UK shoppers a further physical opportunity to purchase products from Disney’s parks, stories and characters. Guests visiting the store can expect the signature touches such as daily opening ceremonies,…
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2 MayFeatures
How is Westfield’s new Health and Wellness Village reshaping retail spaces
Westfield London has announced the opening of its new Wellness Village, in a move to cater to the growing demand for accessible health and wellness experiences within a retail setting. The new space offers over 50,000 sq. ft. of health and wellness brands and services. According to the latest report…
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilClothing & Shoes
Mori unveils first-ever acquisition with Kidly deal
Baby clothing brand Mori has made its first-ever acquisition with the purchase of UK-based children’s retail brand Kidly, for an undisclosed sum. Founded as a curated marketplace for modern families, Kidly has become known for its own-label range, Kidly Label, particularly its jelly shoes, which have sold over 250,000 units…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-21/3/25
In The Style has been rescued from administration through a pre-pack sale to Alps Sourcing Limited, saving 87 jobs. The Manchester-based company, known for its celebrity-inspired high street fashion, had reached a peak valuation of £105m in 2021 following its AIM listing. However, financial struggles, including significant debt and cash…
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21 MarchShopping Centres
Westfield London to launch new health and wellness zone
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the launch of a health and wellness zone at The Village at Westfield London, featuring a range of health and wellness brands and services. The new wellness zone, situated on Level 1 of The Village, offers over 50,000 sq. ft. of premium space, catering to meet…
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