Retail
Crocs to open first London outlet store at London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park
June 16, 2025
The global footwear brand Crocs is to take a 1,456 sq ft unit at London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park. LDO features 70 outlet shops, 20 cafes and restaurants and a Cineworld cinema. More
Hotel Chocolat to open Velvetiser Cafe at Wimbledon Quarter
July 17, 2025
British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is launching a new 2,320 sq ft Velvetiser café at Wimbledon Quarter on Friday, 25 July. The venue seats 25 guests and will serve hot chocolate made using the brand’s Velvetiser device, alongside a full range of luxury chocolates, Velvetiser machines, and gift items. More
Represent opens first London flagship in Soho
July 16, 2025
British luxury streetwear brand Represent, founded by George and Mike Heaton, opened its first London store on 12 July 2025 at 135–141 Wardour Street, Soho. The minimalist space includes exclusive products and a café, following stores in Manchester and Los Angeles. More
New M&S food hall in Leytonstone
July 9, 2025
A new 12,000 sq ft Marks & Spencer Food Hall opens on Leytonstone High Road on July 17, 2025. Replacing the former Matalan store, it includes a bakery, coffee station, along with flower and wine shops. More
APOC Store to open first permanent location near London Fields
July 18, 2025
APOC Store opens its first permanent physical location on July 18, 2025, at Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Road, London E8. The store will feature one-off, repurposed, and on-demand fashion, art, and design pieces by independent designers. More
80s Casual Classics to open first South of England store in Romford
June 3, 2025
80s Casual Classics, founded in 2006, has played a key role in reviving heritage sportswear from brands such as Fila, Ellesse, and Sergio Tacchini. After years of online growth, its first Southern store will open in summer 2025 at the Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford. More
Crew Clothing opens its latest store in Chiswick
May 15, 2025
British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing opened its fourth London store on Chiswick High Street on 15th May 2025. Founded in Salcombe in 1993 by skier Alastair Parker-Swift, the brand began with a rugby shirt and is inspired by the British coast. More
Autry opens first UK store in Soho
May 8, 2025
Classic yet contemporary unisex sneekers brand AUTRY has opened on Beak Street in Soho W1. Other recent openings in the area include activewear brands TALA and PANGAIA both on Carnaby Street, and the mountain sports brand SALOMAN on Boradwick Street. More
Bayley & Sage opens new Hampstead store
April 12, 2025
Bayley & Sage has expanded its presence with a new store on Hampstead High Street, opened in April 2025. Known for high-quality fresh produce, artisan cheese, meats, baked goods, and homeware, the brand now operates 13 locations across London. More
Tala opens flagship store in Carnaby Street
March 25, 2025
The online activewear brand Tala has chosen Carnaby Street, W1, for its flagship store. The brand was founded by former fitness influencer Grace Beverley in 2019. More
Lindt & Sprüngli opens flagship store in London’s Piccadilly Circus
March 21, 2025
Lindt & Sprüngli has opened its flagship store beneath Piccadilly Lights in London. The store features the UK’s first Lindt Master Chocolatiers, crafting fresh chocolate in-store, along with the UK’s largest Lindt Truffle Pick & Mix, a Choco Barista, exclusive gifts, and personalized gifting options. More
Asket opens its first international store in Soho
March 17, 2025
Swedish clothing brand Asket opens it first store outside Stockholm in Brewer Street W1. The boutique offers wardrobe essentials crafted in Europe from fully traceable natural fibres, along with transparent cost breakdowns, complimentary repairs and a buyback program. More
Mantel brings modernist and vintage design to Hackney
March 4, 2025
Mantel, founded in 2021 by Sadie Perry, has opened a physical studio in on Wilton Way, Hackney. Specialising in Art Deco and Modernist objects and jewellery, it curates pieces from the UK and Europe. More
New retail, dining and fashion openings in Shoreditch
March 3, 2025
Shoreditch sees new openings including Goodhood, a fashion and lifestyle retailer, Kricket’s Indian-inspired restaurant, a Birkenstock pop-up, and Studio Nicholson’s retail space. BOXPARK has secured a lease extension, remaining until September 2025. More
Whole Foods Market to open new Chelsea store in March 2025
February 27, 2025
Whole Foods Market will open its first new UK store in 10 years at 120 King’s Road, Chelsea. The store will feature new and exclusive products only available at this location, alongside local brands from London and across England, plus hot and salad bars and a pizzeria. More
Recent restaurant openings in Richmond include Ottolenghi and Pasta Evangelists
February 26, 2025
Ottolenghi opened on Hill Street on February 26, 2025, offering its deli and dining experience. Pasta Evangelists launched in July 2024, also on Hill Street, serving fresh pasta for dine-in and takeaway, with pasta-making classes and events. More
Diptique announces new Canary Wharf boutique
February 18, 2025
Diptyque, the French luxury brand known for its artisanal scented candles and perfumes, is set to open its first Canary Wharf boutique in February 2025. The Parisian apartment-inspired 48 sq m store is located in one of the UK’s fastest-growing shopping destinations. More
A £46m transformation for Sloane Street SW1
February 13, 2025
Sloane Street’s £46m upgrade transforms it into a 1km boulevard with widened pavements and extensive planting, with over 100 new trees. New retail openings include Temperley London, Valentino, and L’Objet, alongside upsized stores from Dior, Brunello Cucinelli, Bottega Veneta, and Saint Laurent. More
Corner Corner, a new leisure destination coming to Canada Water
February 6, 2025
Southwark Council has approved plans for Corner Corner, an 18,000 sq ft venue at Canada Water. It will feature a food hall by KERB, a vertical farm by Harvest London supplying fresh produce, and live music by Broadwick, including jazz and DJ nights. More
GAILS Bakery and Pret a Manger open in Golders Green
December 31, 2024
In late 2023, GAIL’s opened in a Grade II listed former bank building in Golders Green, followed by a Pret A Manger on Golders Green Road in late 2024. More
VANS Oxford Street concept store features a stone skate ramp
December 11, 2024
VANS, the Californian lifestyle and skateboarding brand, has transformed its Oxford Street store into a retail and community hub featuring a 200 sq m Roman travertine stone skate ramp. More
Moncler’s new London flagship on New Bond Street W1
December 6, 2024
Moncler’s new 540m², three-floor flagship on New Bond Street features a façade inspired by Victorian architecture. Inside, a central roundabout with dynamic LED walls and an LED-lined staircase lead to immersive sensory spaces, showcasing curated artworks and installations. More
Waterstones opens new stores in Streatham, Lewisham, and Oxford St W1
December 1, 2024
Waterstones opened new stores in Streatham and Lewisham in November 2024 and returned to Oxford Street with a shop inside John Lewis in October 2024. Founded in 1982 by Tim Waterstone, the bookseller now operates over 300 stores across the UK and Europe, continuing to expand its high street presence. More
Mud Australia and Ahkeke open in Islington
October 31, 2024
Ceramics brand Mud Australia, known for minimalist handmade tableware, opens on Upper Street in October 2024, while boutique Ahkeke, offering contemporary fashion and accessories, launches on Cross Street, adding to Islington’s vibrant retail scene. Image by Dean Hearne. More
Loxton Walk, a new retail and leisure destination in Marylebone
September 24, 2024
Launching in 2025, Loxton Walk is a new 28,500 sq ft retail and leisure destination in Marylebone by The Portman Estate and Derwent London. Featuring 17 ground-floor units and a central open-air courtyard, it forms part of a wider mixed-use scheme with 218,000 sq ft of offices. More
BOXPARK launches new site in Camden
September 5, 2024
BOXPARK will open its new Camden site in late September, transforming Buck Street Market into a 3-floor venue with 60 independent traders, two bars, and a rooftop terrace. It will host food, retail, and cultural events in partnership with Transport for London. More
Russell & Bromley and other new retailers in Hampstead
May 31, 2024
In May 2024, Russell & Bromley opened a new concept store in Hampstead. Other new retailers in Hampstead in 2024 include APM Monaco in June, Redemption Roasters in August and The White Company in November. More
New fashion and lifestyle stores open in Islington
May 5, 2024
Recent openings in Islington include fashion retailer Monsoon on Upper Street in June 2023, followed by womenswear boutique Ediit Store on Upper Street and lifestyle brand Oliver Bonas in Angel Central in May 2024, enhancing the area’s retail scene. More
VEJA opens first UK store at Seven Dials
April 25, 2024
French sneaker brand VEJA has launched its 137-square-meter London flagship store at 45 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, between Covent Garden and Soho. The store features a dedicated cobbler station offering repairs and cleaning for sneakers and shoes of all brands. More
Waitrose in Temple Fortune, originally opened in 1945, has been refurbished
March 8, 2024
Waitrose Temple Fortune, Britain’s oldest Waitrose trading in the same location since 1945, reopens after a six-week refurbishment. The updated store now features a modern layout, improved refrigeration, revamped produce displays, and enhanced delivery options. More
Recently opened shops in Brixton Village’s Market Row
December 15, 2023
PEXMAS has opened in Market Row, evolving from a pop-up to a permanent space for artisans. HAUS is a new plant shop and social hub with vinyl DJ nights. More
Borough Yards SE1 development expands with new retailers including Alain Ducasse
December 3, 2023
In addition to Everyman Cinema and Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, the 160,000 sq ft Borough Yards regeneration project, located adjacent to Borough Market, has welcomed MALIN+GOETZ, Ace & Tate, Ted’s Grooming Room, Amorino, and the restaurant Bancone. More
Mud Australia opens Marylebone Store
September 1, 2023
Mud Australia, known for its handcrafted porcelain, has opened a new store on the corner of Marylebone Lane and Bulstrode Street. The space features full-height windows, Vitsoe shelving, bespoke joinery, and a central Fritz Hansen PK54 table, reflecting the brand’s minimalist aesthetic. More
Streetwear brand Aries opens first London store in Soho
April 17, 2023
Aries, the streetwear brand, has opened its first London store in Soho, a 4,000 sq ft, two-floor space on Great Pulteney Street, W1, featuring Parisian coffee shop Paperboy. The brand produces 90% of its products in Italy through long-term manufacturing partnerships. More
Olympia London set for £1.3bn cultural and creative transformation
September 17, 2019
Olympia London is undergoing a £1.3bn transformation into a world-class cultural district with a 1,500-seat theatre, a performing arts venue, two hotels, and 2.5 acres of new public space. Led by YOO Capital and designed by Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC, completion is set for 2025/26, with events continue onsite. More
