All Greater London articles – Page 35
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OpinionComment: The changing political landscape could be unwelcome for retailers
Britain is in a bad mood. While politicians are bearing the brunt of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekend’s European elections, retailers will have to ponder the potential practical consequences.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar 14.5% in its 150th anniversary week
John Lewis sales rose 14.5% to £74.9m in its 150th anniversary week despite the tube strike impacting footfall at its central London stores.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op, shop vacancy rates and Bershka
Retail news round-up on May 9, 2014: Midcounties Co-operative boss hits back at Myners; Shop vacancy rates drop to lowest rate in almost four years; Bershka mulls Oxford Street flagship exit.
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AnalysisTube strike: What’s the impact on retailers?
Tube workers are on strike again, and it’s not just commuters who are affected. Central London retailers will be just as fed up.
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GalleryIn pictures: Protestors form human chain on Oxford Street to mark Rana Plaza anniversary
Campaigners are protesting this afternoon on Oxford Street to mark the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh.
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NewsCampaigners to form human chain on Oxford Street to mark Rana Plaza anniversary
Campaigners are planning to form a human chain on Oxford Street today to mark the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh.
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NewsAquascutum adds to its estate with new menswear store in Mayfair
Aquascutum is set to open a new menswear format store on London’s Jermyn Street, following its return to the West End last year.
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NewsKing's Road indie, favourite of Duchess of Cambridge, forced out
One of the King’s Road’s last remaining independent shops, which counts the Duchess of Cambridge among its customers, is being forced to close due to crippling rents.
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GalleryIn pictures: Lululemon eyes further London stores as it opens in Covent Garden
Lululemon opened the doors to its first UK store last week. Retail Week takes a look at the flagship at Covent Garden, London.
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OpinionComment: Slump in Russian spend offers lesson to retailers
Last month’s dip in spend from Russian shoppers reminds us of the sometimes fragile nature of tourism and the importance of a balanced mix of global shoppers.
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NewsN Brown signs for Oxford Street flagship for Simply Be and Jacamo
N Brown-owned plus sized retailers Simply Be and Jacamo are to open their first London store, a flagship on Oxford Street.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: A touch of design class from Primark on Oxford Street
Primark’s shop at the east end of Oxford Street wins the ISG Store Design of the Year award, with a reinvention that stays true to the value fashion retailer’s core principles.
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NewsWest End should look beyond tourism spend, report warns
The West End of London continues to buck national shopping trends but faces a number of challenges in the coming years, according to a report released today.
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OpinionComment: Warehouse’s London flagship points the way for others
Is there any reason that a flagship has to be in central London and is it better to focus on other locations and to make more profit?
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NewsAldo-owned Call It Spring exits first UK store
Aldo-owned footwear fascia Call It Spring is closing its debut Oxford Street store after just 15 months of trading.
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NewsWarehouse to roll out "urban city" store format as Oxford Street flagship opening nears
Warehouse is planning to roll out its new “urban city” store format across its inner city shops as it prepares to open its Oxford Street flagship.
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GalleryStore gallery: Brompton Junction, Covent Garden
The Brompton Junction store in Covent Garden is part of the new generation of cycle shops.
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NewsKaren Millen to open Knightsbridge flagship with working design studio
Karen Millen is to open a flagship store in Knightsbridge with a working design studio to offer bespoke pieces.
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NewsBrent Cross owners given green light for £4bn regeneration
The owners of Brent Cross have received planning permission to regenerate the shopping centre and surrounding areas.
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NewsMobile phone retailer EE opens new format store
Mobile phone retailer EE is to open a tranche of statement stores in a new format which includes an innovation hub displaying cutting-edge products yet to hit the market.