All Greater London articles – Page 5
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AnalysisSky gardens and skateparks: What Oxford Street could look like in the future
In its current state, Oxford Street is dragging its heels in the rank of international retail centres. But what could it look like if it was a gold-medal winner? We tasked creative agency Imagination to come up with a new vision for Oxford Street, in an ideal world with unlimited budget, free from timeframes and not at the mercy of willingness from its stakeholders. Here’s what it came up with
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GalleryInside Under Armour’s Oxford Street store as it targets rapid expansion
Under Armour has opened its latest store in the UK on London’s Oxford Street, marking a “significant milestone in its European growth plan”.
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NewsPrimark lowers kidswear prices as it rolls out click and collect in London
Value fashion giant Primark has lowered the price on hundreds of its essential childrenswear products in a bid to “help family finances go further” while also rolling out its click-and-collect service to an additional 32 of its stores, including in London.
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NewsFurious M&S to review Oxford Street future as Gove rejects store overhaul plan
Marks & Spencer has reacted with dismay and anger after plans to redevelop its flagship Marble Arch store were rejected by secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove.
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NewsOxford Street units offered to small businesses rent-free
Small businesses are to be offered rent-free units on London’s most famous shopping street in an attempt to squeeze out candy and vape stores.
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GalleryInside NYX’s Barbie beach club in Covent Garden
A week before the release of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, makeup and beauty brand NYX has opened its Barbie beach club pop-up store in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsSephora to open second London store
French beauty retailer Sephora is set to open its second store in the UK in Westfield Stratford City, London.
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NewsTikTok opens first pop-up shop on Oxford Street
TikTok has opened its first pop-up shop on London’s Oxford Street to showcase the range of brands and creators selling on the platform
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GalleryIn pictures: Borough Yards shopping district opens to public
Central London’s newest retail, food and creative district Borough Yards has completed the next phase of its project with the arrival of 12 new stores and an extended pedestrian zone.
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GalleryStore gallery: Burberry reopens London flagship on New Bond Street
British luxury fashion house Burberry has reopened the doors to its London flagship store on New Bond Street, claiming it “reinforces Burberry’s position as the modern British luxury brand”
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NewsExclusive pictures: How Oxford Street will look after a £100m facelift
Oxford Street’s facelift is set to deliver better pedestrian access and a greener shopping environment, with shovels set to hit the ground on the project by autumn next year, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: Fashion retailer Blakely’s new London pop-up
British fashion retailer Blakely has welcomed shoppers to its latest in-store shopping experience with a pop-up at Westfield in Stratford, east London.
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DataRevealed: The 25 most vibrant retail locations in the UK
Location, location, location. Whether you’re opening another store to better serve your core market or looking for new eyeballs to thrill and excite with an experiential flagship, where to open is a topic bandied around boardrooms up and down the UK all year long.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside affordable homeware retailer Søstrene Grene’s first London shop
Danish home accessories retailer Søstrene Grene has opened its first store inside the M25.
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GalleryStore gallery: Flannels stages ‘one-of-a-kind’ Beyoncé pop-up shop
High-end fashion retailer Flannels has opened the doors to its “one-of-a-kind” retail concept and exhibition The Renaissance Flagship on Oxford Street, celebrating pop icon Beyoncé’s current world tour.
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GalleryStore gallery: Zara unveils upgraded Westfield Stratford City store
Fashion powerhouse Zara has opened an extended branch in London’s Westfield Stratford City, which includes an automated collection point operated by a robotic arm among its new technology features, as the retailer seeks to create an ever more seamless omnichannel experience.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lego opens ‘unique’ store at Battersea Power Station
The Lego Group has opened the doors to its new store in Battersea Power Station that pays homage to the community in south London.
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NewsCouncil begs Oxford Street candy store landlords to serve notice
Westminster City Council has written to the landlords of Oxford Street’s American candy stores and begged them to take action.
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NewsNobody’s Child pop-up stores are ‘huge step’ in bricks-and-mortar strategy
Fashion retailer Nobody’s Child has announced the launch of three new pop-up stores across London this summer, as a continuation of its “significant growth into physical retail”.
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NewsPoundland seeking London locations for new store format
Poundland has confirmed that it is looking for more locations in London to expand its new store format.