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Lone Design Club launches LDC X pop-up

London Design Club, the retail disrupter championing independent designers, has launched a new concept, LDC X. A pop-up designed to highlight a single brand for maximum impact. Launching on Great Portland Street in London, the LDC X concept is being supported by The Crown Estate and will consist of solo brand pop-ups stores, designed and curated...

Retail

UK retailers ‘go purple’ in support of disabled customers

London - Retailers and shopping destinations including Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and centres owned and managed by Intu and The Crown Estate are looking to improve the customer experience for disabled people by supporting Purple Tuesday, taking place today, November 12. The accessible shopping day is encouraging businesses to improve...

Report

The Crown Estate names new chairman

London - The Crown Estate, which runs the British monarch’s land and property portfolio, has named Robin Budenberg as chairman, with immediate effect. Budenberg is a prominent figure from the UK finance sector and is currently London chairman of Centerview Partners and a non-executive director for Charity Bank Ltd and the Big Society Trust. He...

Retail

La Martina opens first UK flagship

Argentinian polo lifestyle and clothing brand La Martina has opened its first UK flagship store at The Crown Estate and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s 100 million pound St James's Gateway redevelopment in London. The 2,960 square foot store houses La Martina’s full range of polo inspired menswear, womenswear and accessories, including its...