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Antler sees major sales leap after rebrand as travel recovery continues

Antler sees major sales leap after rebrand as travel recovery continues

Premium British luggage brand Antler has reported a positive festive sales period with turnover in November and December up 43% year on year, following on from a stellar year in which it relaunched. 
Fashion
Uniqlo extends Tate Modern partnership with new collection

Uniqlo extends Tate Modern partnership with new collection

Uniqlo has continued its long-standing partnership with Tate Modern to launch a new lifewear collection via its graphic T-shirt brand UT from 19 January.
Fashion
Countdown to Fenwick's final days in New Bond Street as former flagship set to shut in early February

Countdown to Fenwick's final days in New Bond Street as former flagship set to shut in early February

Fenwick’s flagship New Bond Street London store is finally set to close, bringing to an end 133 years’ trading on the capital’s luxury shopping thoroughfare for the independent department store retailer in February.
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Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

​Battersea Power Station appears to be justifying the tens of billions that have been spent on it, not to mention the multi-decade development project, and for Christmas 2023, the mall saw a 30% jump in visitors.
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It may be loss-making but Paul Smith hails "strong recovery" last year

It may be loss-making but Paul Smith hails "strong recovery" last year

​Paul Smith's results for the year to the end of June show it continuing to "recover strongly". However, it remained loss-making and admitted it faced challenges, along with the rest of the industry.
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Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Central Retail Corp., one of Thailand’s biggest retailers, said that it has not received any communication about investing in the iconic Selfridges department store, which is majority owned by its parent company.
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Trunki owners mull sale after less than a year - report

Trunki owners mull sale after less than a year - report

Heroes, the owner of kids’ luggage brand Trunki, is looking for a buyer for the business, a report has claimed. 
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The Oracle Reading signs TK Maxx, will also add to leisure offer

The Oracle Reading signs TK Maxx, will also add to leisure offer

TK Maxx and Hollywood Bowl are to become new additions to The Oracle in Reading town centre as part of the mall’s “enlivenment and repositioning” strategy.
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Retail enjoys pre-Xmas frenzy, Bicester Village leads way in Boxing Day bonanza

Retail enjoys pre-Xmas frenzy, Bicester Village leads way in Boxing Day bonanza

UK Christmas shopping finished with a flourish as ‘Super Saturday’ and ‘Frenzied Friday’ lived up to their names. And Boxing Day shopping? Bargain hunters were clearly out in force and Bicester Village saw huge queues.
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Newcastle's Eldon Square aims for big footfall boost from entertainment hub plans

Newcastle's Eldon Square aims for big footfall boost from entertainment hub plans

Experiences and entertainment have more than shown their worth in helping shopping centres attract footfall in the post-pandemic era. 
Fashion
Tourist presence gives boost to West End footfall, Bond Street booms

Tourist presence gives boost to West End footfall, Bond Street booms

The UK may not be making the most of tourist shoppers as its ban on VAT refunds for visitors continues, but tourists are still coming and they were key for shopper numbers in London’s West End on Boxing Day.
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Paris and Milan dream of the return of Chinese tourists

Paris and Milan dream of the return of Chinese tourists

2024 is the Year of the Dragon, but it may not be so lucky for luxury brands. Even though Chinese consumers can now travel abroad individually or in groups, investors shouldn’t expect them to rush over to Europe.
Luxury
M&S and Gravity Max give big boost to Liverpool One

M&S and Gravity Max give big boost to Liverpool One

The popular Liverpool One mall said this week that two of its latest openings have boosted footfall and also attracted a broader spread of consumers.
Fashion
Japan’s post-pandemic tourists shift spending to crafts, jewelry

Japan’s post-pandemic tourists shift spending to crafts, jewelry

Post-pandemic tourists to Japan are increasingly snapping up folk crafts and jewelry, while sales of cosmetics and medicines has waned.
Luxury
Fenwick Newcastle's storefront revamp plan is approved

Fenwick Newcastle's storefront revamp plan is approved

Fenwick has been given the green light to move ahead with the redesign of its flagship Newcastle store storefront. The department store will now see its main entrance moved to the middle of the store and a canopy added.
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Hong Kong luxury retailers adjusting to drop in high-spending Chinese tourists

Hong Kong luxury retailers adjusting to drop in high-spending Chinese tourists

Hong Kong's luxury retailers are adapting to fewer wealthy Chinese shoppers visiting the city and a shift towards tourists flocking to Instagram-coveted spots rather than splashing out on pricey branded gear.
Luxury