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Kookaï to open debut UK store on Carnaby Street, London

Australian-owned womenswear retailer, Kookaï, is set to open its debut, permanent UK retail store on Carnaby Street, in London. The flagship store, located at 37 Carnaby Street, spans 1,800 square feet and will mark the national debut of Kookaï’s refreshed brand direction. The upcoming store opening, set to open its doors to the public sometime...

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Edikted to open first-ever retail store outside the US in Soho, London

American fashion brand Edikted is set to open its first-ever European store in Soho, London’s West End, as it expands overseas. The digitally native Gen Z brand recently signed with Shaftesbury Capital to open its debut store outside the United States. Edikted’s new UK flagship store, located at 52-55 Carnaby Street, measures 4,800 square feet...

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Andrew Price to step down from Shaftesbury Capital

Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has announced that executive director Andrew Price will step down from his role at the end of the year to “pursue other opportunities”. Price joined Shaftesbury Capital in 2001 and has undertaken several significant...

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Salomon opens first-ever store in Brooklyn, New York

Sports and lifestyle brand Salomon has opened its debut store in Brooklyn, New York, as the French brand builds on the success of its SoHo store. The store is located in the heart of Williamsburg at 127 North 6th Street, a neighborhood known for its energy, cultural appeal, and creativity. Serving as a hub for outdoor explorers and urban...

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Autry opens debut UK store in London

Contemporary unisex sneaker brand Autry, owned by Italian private equity group Style Capital, has opened its first store in the UK. Located at 61-63 Beak Street in Soho, London, Autry has opened a 2,600 square foot store with an immersive design that celebrates the brand's American aesthetics and sport heritage with an Italian twist. Roberta...

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Shaftesbury Capital sells stake of Covent Garden to Norwegian sovereign

Landlord Shaftesbury Capital has agreed to sell a 25 percent non-controlling interest in London shopping estate Covent Garden to Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund. The transaction is valued at 2.7 billion pounds, aligning with an independent valuation dated December 31, 2024, with gross cash proceeds...

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Dolce&Gabbana opens first store dedicated to beauty and accessories in London

Italian fashion brand Dolce&Gabbana has unveiled its first-ever store dedicated to beauty and accessories in London’s Covent Garden shopping district. The shop, located in the area’s Market Building, offers a selection of cosmetics and signature fragrance collections, as well as a make-up consultation service. These sit alongside a curation of...

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Peak Performance to open first UK store in London

Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance, owned by Amer Sports, has confirmed it will open its first-ever store in the UK later this year as part of its global expansion plans. Peak Performance has selected Covent Garden in London for its debut UK store, following in the footsteps of its sister brand, Canadian high-performance outdoorwear...

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Alo Yoga continues UK expansion

Californian-born premium athleisure brand Alo Yoga is continuing its UK expansion with a new store set to open later this year in Seven Dials in London. The 5,000 square foot store on the junction of Neal Street and Earlham Street, a key gateway to Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, will mark the brand’s second store in the UK, adding to...

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Shaftesbury announces board changes

Shaftesbury Capital has announced a number of changes to the composition of its board. The company said in a statement that following the announcement of the departure of the chief operating officer on December 22, 2023, non-executive directors Anthony Steains, Jennelle Tilling and Helena Coles will step down from the board with effect from 31...

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Shaftesbury Capital hails ‘positive’ West End trading as tourists return

British property giant Shaftesbury Capital announced Thursday that its West End locations have experienced a “positive” first half of the year as international visitors flocked back to stores. The landlord, which was hit hard in recent years by lockdowns and low footfall, said customer sales across its portfolio are 15 percent ahead of...

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UK landlords Shaftesbury and Capco complete merger

West End London landlords Shaftesbury and Capital & Counties, known as Capco, have completed an all-share merger to form a new combined property group called Shaftesbury Capital. The new group has a portfolio valued at 4.9 billion pounds, with 2.9 million square feet of lettable space located in some of the most iconic parts of London’s West...