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K-Way to return to London with new flagship amid international expansion

K-Way is set to return to the English capital. The Italian-French sportswear brand has revealed it will be opening a London flagship store on February 17 as part of an ongoing international expansion strategy. Located at 120 Kings Road, the 120 square metre store intends to reflect the brand’s core values, in a setting designed by architect...

Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch open doors to London flagships as high street revival gains pace

Abercrombie & Fitch, the American retailer once synonymous with preppy youth culture, on Friday opened its doors to two new stores in London’s prime shopping districts. The locations, on Oxford Street and in Covent Garden, mark a significant expansion for the brand as it capitalises on renewed consumer appetite for physical retail experiences....

Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch expands London footprint with flagship stores

Abercrombie & Fitch, the American fashion retailer, is set to strengthen its presence in London's prime retail landscape with two strategic openings at the end of January 2025. The NYSE-listed company's expansion includes locations at 325 Oxford Street and 132 Long Acre in Covent Garden, positioning the brand at two of London's most coveted...

Retail|In Pictures

In Pictures: Schuh unveils gender neutral format at new Westfield White City store

Footwear retailer Schuh has opened a new hybrid store at Westfield London White City, which has taken on a gender neutral format while catering to both adults and kids. Throughout the 2,800 square metre space, the retailer intends to exhibit a shopping experience that encourages self-expression, as seen in a layout of brands and sportswear that...

Fashion

Now with a skate ramp: Vans redesigns flagship store in London

The US shoe and sportswear label Vans has reopened its flagship store in London’s West End with a new concept. The store at 214 Oxford Street, which first opened in 2019, is now all about skateboarding culture. A 200 square meter skate ramp made of Roman travertine is the eye-catcher of the interior, designed by Milan-based architecture firm...

Retail

Juicy Couture returns to UK retail scene with London store opening

Casualwear brand Juicy Couture is making its return to the UK’s physical retail market with the opening of a new store at Westfield Stratford City in London. The 1,200 square foot space draws inspiration from former Juicy Couture stores, incorporating its signature graffiti-like artwork and neon lighting with modern elements such as a metallic...

Retail

Marks & Spencer receives government backing for Marble Arch demolition

After years of back-and-forth legal matters, British department store giant Marks & Spencer’s has finally received approval from the secretary of state to demolish its Marble Arch location. With this backing, Marks & Spencer will be able to move forward with its redevelopment for the store, plans of which had first been submitted back in March...

Retail

New London retail concept aims to back e-commerce brands in physical realm

A new experiential concept is taking hold of London’s high street for the coming season with the intention of bringing e-commerce brands to the physical retail landscape. Launched by e-commerce fulfilment specialists, J&J Global Fulfilment, ‘Pop!’ will offer a selection of fast-growing online fashion and beauty brands the chance to sell directly...

Retail

Ikea opens London pop-up dedicated to staple Frakta bag

Swedish homeware giant Ikea has unveiled a new Oxford Street pop-up dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag. London’s ‘Hus of Frakta’, open daily until March 2025, sits next to what will soon become Ikea’s permanent store, set to open in spring 2025. In the space, Ikea offers special features to visitors, including a personalisation service in...

Retail

Atelier VM opens first UK flagship store

Italian fine jewellery brand Atelier VM has opened its first UK flagship store within the Burlington Arcade in London. Atelier VM first launched in the UK in 2018 with dedicated counter space in Liberty London, and has steadily expanded its loyal customer base and grown both its mainline and popular welded L’Essenziale collections. The Italian...

Retail

Saint + Sofia opens first physical store in Covent Garden

Womenswear brand Saint + Sofia has opened its debut brick-and-mortar store in London’s Covent Garden after building "significant success online”. The 1,600 square foot space has been designed to reflect an intimate boutique, offering a curated selection of womenswear and accessories, including handbags and footwear. The site will also be a...

Retail|In Pictures

In Pictures: A look inside Jacquemus' new London store

French luxury brand Jacquemus has opened the doors to its new London boutique today, bringing customers into a Mediterranean-like atmosphere within a traditional Victorian building on New Bond Street, Mayfair. The interior of the store has been designed in collaboration with Oma, which contributed to the four storey space spanning a total of 332...