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Work begins on ‘ambitious’ Oxford Street revamp

Work has begun on an “ambitious” renovation of London’s Oxford Street and the surrounding area. Westminster City Council announced plans last month to “revive” the luxury shopping hotspot which has been hit hard by store closures and plummeting footfall during the pandemic. The council said it has already invested 150 million pounds into the...

Retail

On a deserted Oxford Street, department stores are downsizing

London’s West End, in particular the shopping thoroughfare of Oxford Street, Soho and Mayfair, was, in pre-covid times, a haven for shoppers and fashion. But not anymore. With stores closed and a retail industry facing unsurmountable pressures, the UK’s world-class shopping destination is under threat. Oxford Street is perennially empty, with...

Retail

Vans to open its largest European store on Oxford Street

Vans is set to open its largest European store in November on London’s Oxford Street. The 4,714-square-foot flagship will stock the US brand’s footwear, apparel and accessories and will open on 21 November, coinciding with its global brand initiative, Vans Checkerboard Day. Alongside men’s, women’s and kids apparel and footwear, the space will...

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American Apparel files for Chapter 11 once more

London - American Apparel has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States once more, less than a year after it emerged from its first filing under court protection. The second bankruptcy comes as American Apparel agrees to sell its its global intellectual property rights related to the brand and certain assets to...

Retail

New Balance to open London flagship under EU retail expansion scheme

New Balance is set to expand its current European retail network and aims to open its largest European store to date in the heart of London. The US sportswear brand, which counts 60 odd stores throughout Europe, will be rolling out a series of new stores across western Europe. According to Fashionmag, the largest store will bow on Oxford Street,...