All Greater London articles – Page 29
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NewsCentral London shops to create 2,000 jobs after Sunday trading shake-up
Retailers in central London have pledged to create 2,000 jobs if Sunday trading hours are extended, following George Osborne’s Budget.
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OpinionComment: Was Uniqlo right to close its flagship during its refurb?
Closing a store for refurbishment is a tough call to make and Uniqlo on Oxford Street may have to run fast to make up lost ground.
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NewsUniqlo owner's profits soar but European arm hit by London flagship refit
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has reported a 47% jump in pre-tax profits to ¥210.2bn (£1.11bn) for the nine months ending May 31 2015.
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OpinionComment: Consumers should be free to shop as they please on Sundays
Liberalisation of Sunday trading hours in England and Wales is a debate that has often polarised opinion, but the consumer knows best.
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NewsSunday trading: The industry reacts to potential relaxation of laws
The Chancellor is expected to unveil a relaxation of Sunday trading laws in his Budget, but the move has divided opinion among retailers.
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OpinionComment: JD Sports Oxford Street looks like a winner
The 34,000 sq ft JD Sports store which opened at the weekend on London’s Oxford Street is all about giving consumers more choice.
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NewsCo-op targets London expansion and eyes concessions in its larger stores
Co-operative Food will open up to 50 new convenience stores in and around London this year, boss Steve Murrells has revealed.
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OpinionHarrods’ boss: Why retail, London and Britain need airport expansion
For the past 60 years British governments have not had an airport strategy and it is now clear there is vital need for expansion.
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NewsHigh-end retailers sign up to Tottenham Court Walk scheme
A landlord aims to revitalise London’s Tottenham Court Road with a raft of upmarket openings this year ahead of Crossrail launching.
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GalleryStore of the Week: Cambridge Satchel Company, Covent Garden
Fledgling retailer Cambridge Satchel Company has opened a men-only store for its leather bags. Retail Week takes a look inside.
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OpinionComment: Why Topshop's windows are the best on Oxford Street
The sudden appearance of screens in the windows of Topshop’s Oxford Circus store has lifted its visual merchandising above big name rivals.
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NewsCrossrail to boost retail sales in London's West End to £10bn
Annual retail revenues in London’s West End are expected to hit the £10bn mark following the opening of Crossrail in 2018.
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GalleryIn pictures: Burberry’s new gifts department and cafe in Regent Street
Burberry, the upscale fashion retailer and brand, has launched a gifts department and cafe in its flagship store on Regent Street.
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GalleryIn pictures: Matalan launches its debut Oxford Street store
Matalan opened the doors to its Oxford Street store yesterday as it seeks to take on value fashion rivals on London’s busiest shopping street.
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NewsFirst glimpse of Matalan's debut central London store on Oxford Street
Matalan will aim to take on value fashion giant rivals on Oxford Street when it opens its first central London store tomorrow.
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GalleryStore gallery: Discover the new trend of the hybrid cafe-retailer
There is a growing trend of cafes and restaurants opening retail spaces. Here are some of the most interesting examples in London.
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GalleryStore gallery: Which department stores succeed in making beauty beguiling?
Beauty retailing is a tough business but who is good at it? Retail Week appraises approaches to the category in London’s department stores.
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NewsRoyal baby to boost profits for London's West End retailers
The birth of the Princess is likely to boost West End retailers’ profits as tourists visit the capital
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GalleryStore gallery: Zara opens an industrial flagship on Oxford Street
Zara has opened a 48,000 sq ft glass and concrete flagship on the London shopping mecca, and it is a welcome addition to the area.
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NewsMatalan uses gamification to train store staff at upcoming flagship store
Matalan is experimenting with gamification to train staff ahead of the launch of its new Oxford Street store in London.
