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Former CEO of Battersea Power Station launches whistleblowing case against firm

Don O’Sullivan, the former chief executive officer of Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), has filed an unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claim against the London-based real estate firm and four of its senior Malaysian executives. O’Sullivan, who is being represented by John Hayes of Constantine Law and Stefan...

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Battersea Power Station Development Company names new CEO

James Saunders has been named as the new chief executive officer of Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC). He will take up the helm position for the London-based real estate developer from April 7. To the role, Saunders brings around 18 years of experience, having moved his way up through the ranks at Quintain Ltd, the developer of...

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Is Battersea Power Station up for sale?

Just years after first opening its renovated doors, the owners of Battersea Power Station are believed to be mulling a sale of the London-based shopping and leisure centre. According to a report by multiple media outlets, including The Times, Malaysian investment firm Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and the country’s main pension fund,...

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AllSaints plots three pop-up store openings across UK

AllSaints is continuing its retail expansion with the opening of three new stores in the UK. The sites will all serve in a pop-up capacity, with each being secured for a minimum of one-year. The first, which opened October 15, is located in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway just outside Bristol. The 1,719 square foot space, housing the brand’s full...

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UK shoppers prefer to shop in-store to buy fashion

UK consumers are returning to the high street as new research commissioned by London retail and leisure destination, Battersea Power Station, reveals that nearly half of UK shoppers (45 percent) prefer to shop in-store rather than online (30 percent). The research reveals the significant shift back to physical retail is driven by the joy of...

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Marks & Spencer to trial fashion-only store amid clothing resurgence

British high street giant Marks & Spencer could be pivoting its retail strategy as it looks to trial its first fashion-only store at the Battersea Power Station. Situated in London, the location would aim to primarily target younger shoppers in response to an increase in sales among the consumer group, as was stated to The Telegraph, which...

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Battersea Power Station names Donagh O’Sullivan as CEO

The Malaysian owned operator and developer of London’s iconic Battersea Power Station has appointed Donagh (‘Don’) O’Sullivan as chief executive officer, effective June 18, 2024. As CEO, the company said in a release, O’Sullivan will lead the continued development of the former industrial brownfield site following the restoration and public...

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Boots opens first ‘Boots Beauty’ concept store

Health and beauty retailer Boots has opened its first ‘Boots Beauty’ concept store at Battersea Power Station, featuring more than 250 curated brands and new industry-leading skin care services. The opening is part of Boots’ ongoing transformation of its beauty offering, following the revamp of over 170 beauty halls across the UK over the last...

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Uniqlo Battersea to host pop-up supporting Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Fashion retailer Uniqlo is partnering with animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with a limited-time pop-up event at its Battersea Power Station store. The pop-up opens on October 14 and will feature exclusive upcycled canine apparel, including coats and bandanas made from upcycled Uniqlo items, such as the Ultra Light Down and...

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Battersea Power Station to open 1950s beauty pop-up

Battersea Power Station will be opening a colourful 1950s hair and beauty pop-up as part of its one-year opening anniversary celebrations between October 21-29. The ‘Power Parlour’ will be located in Turbine Hall B and has been designed to transport visitors back to the 1950s, when the second half of the Grade II listed Power Station was...

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Boots to unveil beauty-only store as category shines

Health and beauty retailer Boots has said it will be opening a beauty-only store at London’s Battersea Power Station later this year. The 11,200 square foot space will be the first of its kind for Boots, offering a selection of products, services and advice solely that descend solely from the beauty sphere. As part of the opening, there will...

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Battersea Power Station reports over five million visitors since opening

The recently revived Battersea Power Station is celebrating its first six months, reporting a slew of new store openings and a flurry of visitors as it looks towards the year ahead. The organisation reported that more than five million visitors have descended on the location since it opened its doors in October 2022, a figure that was largely...