All Greater London articles – Page 4
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GallerySelfridges opens ‘first festive destination’ of 2023 ahead of Christmas period
Luxury department store Selfridges has opened its “first festive destination of 2023” in the form of a new Christmas shop at its London Oxford Street branch, offering “the best services and solutions” for the festive season.
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NewsExclusive: Rituals to open 25 stores next year as it expands UK footprint
Rituals will be opening 25 stores next year and 10 new stores before the end of 2023 as it targets rapid expansion in the UK and Ireland, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryShein brings ‘brand experience to life’ with Oxford Street pop-up
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has opened the doors to its latest pop-up on Oxford Street to offer shoppers “the best of Shein this season” in the heart of London.
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NewsOxford Street overhaul given the green light
Plans to overhaul Oxford Street with pocket parks, wider pavements and better crossings have been made official.
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GalleryInside football club Paris Saint-Germain’s first UK store
French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has opened the doors to its first store in the UK as it aims to develop “a permanent retail network in the world’s biggest cities” to reach global fans.
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NewsJohn Lewis delays Oxford Street flagship redevelopment
John Lewis has been forced to delay its plans to raise £150m by selling a portion of its flagship store on Oxford Street due to turmoil in the commercial property industry.
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NewsM&S launches challenge against government rejection of Marble Arch overhaul
Marks & Spencer is launching a legal challenge against a government decision to reject plans for the redevelopment of its flagship Marble Arch store.
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GalleryReserved resumes UK expansion with new store concept
Polish fashion retailer Reserved has opened its newest store at London’s Westfield Stratford City as it continues to ramp up its UK and European expansion plans.
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NewsBoots to launch beauty-only store in Battersea Power Station
Boots will launch a new beauty-only store in London’s Battersea Power Station as it continues to invest in its beauty offering across the UK.
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GalleryPandora opens ‘warm, welcoming and playful’ new concept store
Pandora has opened the doors to its new ‘Evoke 2.0’ concept store on Oxford Street, the brand’s third and biggest store in London’s West End.
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NewsIkea Oxford Street store opening delayed by a year
Ikea’s debut on Oxford Street has been hit by delays as the retailer seeks to sustainably renovate the Grade II listed building formerly occupied by Topshop.
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InterviewInterview: HMV boss Doug Putman on the retailer's Oxford Street comeback
As the retailer reverses its fortunes and gears up to reopen its Oxford Street flagship, HMV chief executive Doug Putman talks about returning to the iconic store and how overhauling its product offering has paid off
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet posts record sales
London Designer Outlet at Wembley Park achieved a “record” month of trading in July, putting the month’s figures “on par” with the Christmas period at the destination.
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AnalysisCan Need It For Tonight fashion succeed where on-demand grocery has stalled?
During the pandemic, on-demand grocery apps such as Getir saw a huge surge in demand as shoppers leaned into the convenience of immediate delivery to their homes. But the popularity of on-demand grocery has plummeted – just this week, Getir revealed it is cutting 10% of its global workforce. Retail Week explores if on-demand fashion can succeed where rapid grocery has stalled
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NewsTourist tax causes London retail to lose out
Shops in London are struggling to lure tourists to stores following the government’s introduction of VAT on overseas spending.
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GalleryDior and Harrods reunite for Paris-inspired pop-up
Dior has opened the doors of its new summer pop-up at Harrods, London, in a continued partnership between the fashion house and the department store.
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AnalysisOxford Street: what’s wrong and how to fix it
Oxford Street, the UK’s most famous shopping street, has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons again after an attempted crime spree caused chaos last week.
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NewsM&S executive says Oxford Street decline is driving surge in crime
A Marks & Spencer executive claims a recent crime wave in the West End is a reminder of Oxford Street’s decline.
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NewsSuella Braverman calls for Oxford Street perpetrators to be ‘hunted down’
The Metropolitan Police made nine arrests yesterday as hundreds of teenagers gathered outside JD Sports as a robbery campaign went viral on Snapchat and TikTok.
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InterviewQ&A: Lounge CEO Dan Marsden on rewriting the stereotypes of lingerie shopping
As Lounge gets ready to open its first ever permanent retail store in London’s Westfield, White City, boss Dan Marsden spoke to Retail Week about the power of social media, standing out from the crowd and the lack of competition within the underwear sector