All Greater London articles – Page 39
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NewsAllders to close after 150 years in business
Landmark Croydon department store Allders is to close before the end of the month after 150 years in business.
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NewsJ Crew secures first UK store on Regent Street
US fashion brand J Crew is on the verge of securing its first UK store on London’s Regent Street.
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NewsWestfield London launches first prime-time TV ad
Westfield London is to launch its first prime-time TV ad to promote its fashion offer as part of its multi-million autumn/winter marketing campaign.
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GalleryIn pictures: Burberry opens on Regent Street
The long-awaited Burberry global flagship on Regent Street has opened.
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NewsAquascutum seeking London flagship
Upscale fashion retailer Aquascutum aims to return to London’s West End and is seeking a flagship in the premier shopping district.
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OpinionBlog: Victoria's is not a secret anymore
Well Victoria’s London flagship is no secret anymore as the US lingerie giant opened the door to its Bond Street store this week.
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GalleryIn pictures: Victoria's Secret opens Bond Street flagship
Victoria’s Secret opened the doors of its London flagship store on Bond Street today.
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AnalysisData: Retailers give their verdict on the Olympics
Retailers have praised the “feel good factor” created by the Olympics and said it has had a positive impact on shopper numbers.
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NewsOlympics drives shoppers back to central London
Shoppers have returned to London’s high streets as a result of the feel good factor inspired by the Olympics after an initial drop off in footfall.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to roll out contactless payment
Marks & Spencer is set to roll out contactless payment in store after a trial at railway station stores.
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InterviewQ&A: House of Reeves co-owner Trevor Reeves
When riots blighted the UK last year one of the most harrowing images was the torched 150-year old House of Reeves furniture store in Croydon. Retail Week speaks to co-owner Trevor Reeves one year on.
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NewsShoppers return to West End as Olympics provides boost
Retailers in the West End have reported a improvement in their fortunes as shoppers flooded back to the district, boosted by the Olympics.
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NewsWestfield London footfall bolstered by the Olympics
Developer Westfield insists that the Olympics has had a “positive impact” on its west London complex in contrast to this week’s footfall figures for the region.
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NewsWest End retailers launch emergency campaign to lure back shoppers during Olympics
Retailers in London’s West End are preparing an emergency “six-figure” advertising campaign to try to lure shoppers back during the Olympics.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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NewsWest End shoppers tempted back to 'ghost town' via social media
The New West End Company, Transport for London and London & Partners are set to turn to social media to lure visitors to the West End after retailers reported low footfall due to the Olympics.
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NewsTFL urged to encourage visitors to London's West End as Olympics hits footfall
Transport for London has been urged to change its message and encourage visitors to London’s West End after shoppers stayed away at the weekend because of the Olympics.
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NewsHarrods profits soar 15% despite economic woes
Famous department store Harrods achieved a 15% uplift in profit last year as it defied the economic gloom.
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OpinionComment: Olympics should provide welcome boost to sentiment
As the Olympic Games get under way, perhaps the best that retailers should hope for from the sports spectacular is a boost to shopper sentiment.
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NewsLondon's West End to receive £250m boost
London’s West End is set to rceive £250m of investment over the next three months as the capital basks in the “long afterglow” of the Olympics.