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Eme Studios to open debut UK store in London

Spanish streetwear brand Eme Studios has announced plans to open its first permanent store outside of Spain on London’s Carnaby Street. The Spanish-born brand, founded in 2018, operates stores in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, and trades in more than 100 countries. The UK opening is part of the brand’s strategic expansion plans, which also...

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Andrew Price to step down from Shaftesbury Capital

Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has announced that executive director Andrew Price will step down from his role at the end of the year to “pursue other opportunities”. Price joined Shaftesbury Capital in 2001 and has undertaken several significant...

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Shaftesbury Capital: West End holdings “are busy and vibrant”

Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has issued a trading update for the four months from July 1 to October 31, which it states was a “positive performance”. In its trading statement, Shaftesbury Capital said that it has had 367 leasing transactions completed...

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Autry opens debut UK store in London

Contemporary unisex sneaker brand Autry, owned by Italian private equity group Style Capital, has opened its first store in the UK. Located at 61-63 Beak Street in Soho, London, Autry has opened a 2,600 square foot store with an immersive design that celebrates the brand's American aesthetics and sport heritage with an Italian twist. Roberta...

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London's West End properties boost Shaftesbury Capital's valuation

Shaftesbury Capital, UK-based property developer, reported an increase in portfolio valuation for the year ending December 31, despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, as its London West End properties continued to perform well. The company’s portfolio—spanning Covent Garden, Soho, Carnaby Street, and Chinatown—was independently valued at...

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Charlotte Tilbury to “significantly” upsize Covent Garden store

Beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury has confirmed it will “significantly” upsize its flagship store in Covent Garden, London, following what it calls “stellar success” at the location. In a statement, Charlotte Tilbury said it would be relocating from its neighbourhood boutique to a larger, more prominent anchor unit on the corner of the Royal Opera...

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Elemis opens first standalone store in the UK

Beauty brand Elemis has opened its first UK store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials to showcase its spa heritage and 360-degree approach to skin wellness. The 1,000 square foot store, located at 23 Monmouth Street, has been designed to bring Elemis’ “feel-good skincare" to life and offers customers an immersive environment with interactive features...

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Labrum to open pop-up in London

British African menswear brand Labrum is opening a pop-up store in London’s Soho “in the coming weeks”. Labrum, founded by Foday Dumbuya, is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary and has become known for blending traditional tailoring techniques with West African culture. In 2023, the British label won the Queen Elizabeth II Award for...

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Pangaia to open first standalone in the UK

Material science company Pangaia will open its first standalone UK store on Carnaby Street, London, this summer. The 1,500-square-foot store will be located at 57 Carnaby Street in a prime retail position alongside retailers such as End, Adidas Originals, and Axel Arigato. The store will offer the brand’s genderless apparel while showcasing...

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Shaftesbury Capital swings to profit in 2023

Real estate group Shaftesbury Capital said net profit for the year totalled 750.4 million pounds compared with a loss of 211.8 million pounds in 2022. The company, which owns 2.9m sq. ft. of lettable space across Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho, Chinatown and Fitzrovia, witnessed strong leasing activity with 526 leasing transactions completed...

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Wolf & Badger opens new London flagship

UK multi-channel retailer Wolf & Badger, which offers ethical, unique and independent brands, has opened its new UK flagship store in Soho, London. Wolf & Badger’s new 1,400-square-foot unit at 102 Berwick Street offers more than 100 independent and sustainable brands covering womenswear, menswear, jewellery, accessories, and homeware. The space...

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Shaftesbury announces board changes

Shaftesbury Capital has announced a number of changes to the composition of its board. The company said in a statement that following the announcement of the departure of the chief operating officer on December 22, 2023, non-executive directors Anthony Steains, Jennelle Tilling and Helena Coles will step down from the board with effect from 31...