All Greater London articles – Page 3
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Premium luggage brand Carl Friedrik has opened its first-ever store
Carl Friedrik, a premium travel goods brand, has opened its first-ever standalone store on 27 Regent Street.
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News
Ocado has lost its battle to open a new DC next to a London primary school
Ocado has been banned from opening a new distribution centre next to a primary school in London after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed its appeal.
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Pangaia has made its bricks-and-mortar debut in the UK
Premium apparel retailer Pangaia has made its UK bricks-and-mortar debut with the opening of a new store on London’s Carnaby Street.
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Interview
Ben Francis: The entrepreneur behind Gymshark’s peak fitness
Gymshark has come a long way since Ben Francis started the business from his parents’ garage more than a decade ago. As it opens its second store, the founder tells Retail Week why community and culture will lift the retailer to the next weight class
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Marks & Spencer kicks off c-store renewal programme with Liverpool Street overhaul
Marks & Spencer is to refresh a swath of convenience stores and open more in pursuit of growth in that market.
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US athletic brand Champion launches sports bar takeover at Selfridges
Athletic and lifestyle brand Champion is taking over Selfridges to open ‘Champion Sports Bar at Harry Gordon’s’ to celebrate the summer of sport.
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Election reactions: Here’s what retail thinks of Labour’s landslide victory
History was made today when Keir Starmer became the fifth Labour Party leader to bring a period of Conservative leadership to a close. But what does retail make of the victory? Retail Week gathers the industry’s reactions
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Store openings and concerts contribute to ‘strong’ first half at O2 Outlet
Outlet Shopping at The O2, previously known as Icon Outlet, has reported a “strong” first half as a result of new store openings and concerts driving footfall.
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In pictures: How retailers are courting tennis fans as Wimbledon begins
As Wimbledon commences once again, Retail Week explores what retailers are doing to celebrate the start of the British sports tournament.
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Superdrug opens its largest ever UK store
Superdrug has opened its largest bricks-and-mortar store in the UK.
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Elemis opens first standalone UK store in ‘perfect home’
British skincare brand Elemis has opened doors to its first standalone store in the heart of the capital in Covent Garden.
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Interview
Q&A: Amazon VP on bringing Just Walk Out tech to stores and arenas worldwide
As Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is implemented in London’s O2 Arena, Retail Week speaks to vice president Jon Jenkins about leveraging the revolutionary tech across more third-party locations.
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Scandinavian outdoor retailer makes UK debut
Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance is making its UK debut with a flagship store in Covent Garden.
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Russell & Bromley names its first ever creative director
Russell & Bromley has named its first creative director as part of a new chapter for the business.
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Interview
Phil Halliday: The MD moving HMV beyond nostalgia into modernity
HMV has experienced a real turnaround in recent years, best demonstrated by its celebrated return to Oxford Street. Retail Week speaks to managing director Phil Halliday about how it got there and what’s next for the iconic music retailer
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Activewear brand Alo Yoga opens second UK store
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga is set to expand in the UK with a second store in London.
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New West End Company urges government to prioritise ‘three key areas’
New West End Company (NWEC) has launched a manifesto ahead of the general election, calling on the government to prioritise “three key areas” across retail.
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Shein to lose out on FTSE 100 spot as concerns around IPO swirl
Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to miss out on a spot in the UK’s FTSE 100 index, which lists the UK’s top firms by market value, according to reports.
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Analysis
Shein: Why is a London listing likely to get the green light?
As the highly-anticipated London listing for Shein reportedly draws closer, Retail Week explores whether it will get the go-ahead and if so, why.
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Lululemon opens new Covent Garden store spanning two floors
Global sportswear and athleisure brand Lululemon has opened a new, upsized store in Covent Garden, London.