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Landlord Shaftesbury acquires Soho leasehold for 27.5 million pounds

London-based real estate investment trust Shaftesbury has acquired a 200 year ungeared leasehold interest in the lower floors of 92-104 Berwick Street, Soho, for 27.5 million pounds. The interest comprises around 15,600 square feet of retail space and around 3,600 square feet “suitable for restaurant accommodation”, all of which will be...

Retail

The Manic Monday of retail, London sees 660 percent rise in shoppers

No turn of bad weather, chill or flurry, could keep the Brits away from the high streets on Monday, as lockdown entered a less restrictive phase. With many stores and some pubs reopening, the pent-up return to freedom felt for many like a release from prison. The UK’s lockdown has been arduous and one of the longest and strictest in the world....

Retail

In pictures: JW Anderson opens flagship store in London's Soho

British fashion label JW Anderson has opened its first flagship store in Soho, London. The two-floor 1300-square-foot space carries the brand’s entire range of products including menswear, womenswear, small leather goods, shoes, handbags, accessories and special collaboration products such as its recently unveiled line for Moncler Genius. The...

Retail|IN PICTURES

Knickerbocker teams up with The New York Times for Soho pop-up

Contemporary clothing brand Knickerbocker has teamed up with The New York Times to open a pop-up store in Soho after being announced the winner of Appear Here’s Space for Ideas competition. Located at 357 Canal Street, the 1,300-square-foot store will be open between 25 September and 7 October and will preview The Times Store and Knickerbocker’s...

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Men's fashion week in New York wraps up on high note

The second round of men's fashion week in New York has wrapped up on a high note after four days of shows reflecting thirst for innovation, openness and confidence in what's to come. The nascent showcase for the latest in American menswear drew trend spotters, bloggers, buyers and other style gurus -- all in a distinctly laid back atmosphere....