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Tala opens debut store on London’s Carnaby Street

British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar store on London's Carnaby Street on May 24, to act as an extension of the brand’s online and social media presence. “This store is the greatest reflection of the brand that we’ve created to date, aesthetically and in a visual...

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Shaftesbury Capital reports strong West End demand

Ahead of its Annual General Meeting today, Shaftesbury Capital PLC has released a positive trading update, highlighting strong occupational demand across its West End portfolio. The company reported 128 leasing transactions securing 11.3 million pounds in new contracted rent, which is also 9 percent above previous passing rents. Shaftesbury...

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Carnaby Street to showcase new Christmas light scheme

Landlord Shaftesbury Capital has announced a new “groundbreaking” Christmas light scheme for Carnaby Street in London this year will be switched on Thursday, November 7. The contemporary festive display developed with Sculptivate, the global design and creative production agency founded in 2007 by Andy Cobb and Ben Bigland, aims to offer a “...

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Astrid & Miyu opens first global flagship store: ‘Experiential retail is integral’

Physical retail remains an avenue in which brands can evolve and experiment with their identity in the context of the real world. It is exactly this that has led London-based jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu (A&M) to open its first global flagship store, achieving a dream that its team has held for years and thus cementing its presence further...

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Pangaia to open first standalone in the UK

Material science company Pangaia will open its first standalone UK store on Carnaby Street, London, this summer. The 1,500-square-foot store will be located at 57 Carnaby Street in a prime retail position alongside retailers such as End, Adidas Originals, and Axel Arigato. The store will offer the brand’s genderless apparel while showcasing...

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Abercrombie & Fitch to open on Carnaby Street in London

US clothing and lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has confirmed it's opening a new store on London’s Carnaby Street before Christmas. Located at 39 Carnaby Street, the store formerly housed Abercrombie & Fitch group-owned intimates and activewear retailer Gilly Hicks and will open to the public on December 15. The store will offer the brand...

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Omnes opens first-ever pop-up

London-based online womenswear brand Omnes has opened its first-ever pop-up on London’s Carnaby Street for the holiday season, from November 2 to January 25, 2024. The 1,200-square-foot pop-up spans two floors and showcases Omnes’ autumn/winter 2023 collection alongside a capsule collection of in-store exclusives and “planet-conscious” party...

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Oakley expands presence with new store opening on London's Carnaby Street

Oakley, the sportswear and optical innovation brand, has unveiled its latest retail venture, a new store on the iconic Carnaby Street in London. The boutique adds to Oakley's growing list of retail spaces and is its second outlet in the United Kingdom, complementing the existing location in Covent Garden. The grand opening was marked by the...

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Kat Maconie to open pop-up on Carnaby Street

British footwear designer Kat Maconie, known for her colourful shoes and sculptural heels, is opening a pop-up store on Carnaby Street in London from March 10 to July 1. The pop-up will showcase Kat Maconie’s 86-piece spring/summer 2023 collection filled with heels and flats inspired by California, from vibrant fuchsia ruffles emulating the...

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Shaftesbury launches recycling project on Carnaby Street

Shaftesbury has unveiled its first visible recycling unit on Carnaby Street, which will act as both a plastic sorting facility and a retail store. ‘Are You Mad’ will collect plastic waste from local businesses, shoppers and its community to be sorted, shredded and turned into new objects. The location, which will open officially as a store in...

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Gilly Hicks opens first solo retail location in the UK

Gilly Hicks, part of the Abercrombie & Fitch group, has opened its new Carnaby Street flagship store in London to mark the brand’s first standalone store in the UK. Located at 39 Carnaby Street, the Gilly Hicks flagship opening is part of the brand’s growth strategy to expand its product assortment, enhance its digital experience, and its “...

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French label IKKS Paris to open two stores in London

French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris is opening two stores in London on Carnaby Street and King's Road. The first shop, set to become the brand’s first permanent UK store, will open at 3 Carnaby Street this May. The store will span 2,610 square feet across two floors and house the brand’s full collection of womenswear, menswear, and...