Category: location strategy
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The Streets of London – Primark paving Oxford Street with gold!
OMG for HMV. 9000sqm of fashion oxygen was injected into the East side of Oxford Street with the opening of the retailers second flagship store in central London on the site of what was once HMV. One year on, and with an extension looming the Primark band-wagon shows little sign of slowing, and why should…
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Crew Cut: Subtle Snapshot of What’s-in Store
Baited breath awaited the arrival of the much vaunted J Crew flagship store on Regent Street. However for the impatient and curious a subtle appetizer awaits amidst the stylish surroundings of Lambs Conduit, number thirty eight. In keeping with its history of opening specialist stores in its native New York the London store is…
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Open: Welcome to the House of Fun
Something pretty peculiar popped up in Islington. The coolest collection of contemporary living from the safest pair of hands in British retail. Open House was a month long John Lewis pop-up experience exclusively featuring the House collection of Britains favourite retailer. The whole was housed in a two-floor space with the ground level given…
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Hidden Benefit: Beauty on a Different Level Pinterest Gallery
Something beautiful happened on the way to Carnaby Street. Benefits abound in this destination cosmetic store which hides its beauty bushel beneath the streets of London. The inviting staircase leads to the hidden delights of the basement bars. From brows to nails, from body waxing and spray tanning to blow drying and champagne sipping no…
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Cool Cat in the Capital: Tiger Earns its Stripes
Tiger has been slowly prowling the streets of the world for a while, with its irresistible proposition of impulse product, low prices and beautiful, attractive designs. Its latest incarnation is its first attack into the streets of London with a bright bold yet typical store on Tottenham Court Road. The assortment creams the impulse element…
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Window-Framed!: Virtual Mirror becomes a RayBan Reality
Innovation & imagination driving brand curiority, footfall and pounds in the till. Crowds of curious shoppers jostle for a place in front of the virtual mirror outside the handful of Rayban Stores worldwide. Technology that has been a favourite online feature allows the willing to select their favourite classic Rayban shape and apply to their…
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Maxximum Potential: TK Putting on the Style
On the back of surging sales, TK Maxx plots its path to bargain brand domination with a central London flagship store in the heart of fashionista Covent Garden. The selected assortment tailors to the trendy and the cash-strapped coveters of current labels. New to this store is the Goldlabel departments where only the very best…
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From Boys to Men: Mango comes of Age
Fashion credentials do not always translate easily between genders. Particularly when a dominant female perception has been built for many years, the move to menswear can be difficult and delicate to position. Ironically the stronger the female brand, the more successful the style, the fashion and the focus, then the more difficult for menswear to…
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Crew’s Control: Red Hot BluePrint for International Expansion?
After the tantalising teaser of mens and womens only stores, … the fully fledged J Crew opened with fun and fanfares, and stars & stripes, in London’s Regent Street. The template taken from major US cities sits comfortably amongst the mid-level and high level brands of one of the UKs most prestigious addresses. However, of…
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Hackett’s Special Place: Popular by Demand
Hackett’s new home is where the heart is. Moving 200 yards along Regent Street has taken the lifestyle retailer a million miles to a three level elegant emporium combining space to breathe with intimate corners and surprises around every eloquent elevation. Flagship brand distinction, engagement on an emotional level is the name of the Hackett…
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