Oxford Street news and archive

Oxford Street could be getting a pedestrianised update

After a year of struggle among occupying retailers, plans to update Oxford Street could be moving ahead as part of a “transformative” 90 million pounds public realm scheme for the shopping street. The most significant change among this strategy is the new proposal to pedestrianise the street, an idea recently put forward by the Mayor of London,...

Retail

House of CB opens permanent UK flagship in London

Womenswear retailer House of CB has opened its first permanent retail store in the UK on London’s Oxford Street. Located between fashion brands Mango and Bershka, the 45,000-square-foot store at 225 Oxford Street builds upon the success of its 10,000-square-foot pop-up, which it operated in 2023 from the first and ground floors of the same...

Retail

Uniqlo to open new Oxford Street store in April

Japanese high street brand Uniqlo will open its newest flagship store in Central London on April 18th. The Fast Retailing-operated company will open a 1,300 square meter store across two floors in the West End, offering it signature LifeWear clothing for women, men, kids, and babies, along with collaborations with JW Anderson and Clare Waight...

Retail

NWEC: Oxford Street brings in highest sales of West End

Amid an ongoing rejuvenation of the famous shopping destination, the landlord of Oxford Street has shared data that shows such investments are beginning to pay off. New research carried out by New West End Company (NWEC) and property firm Colliers has said that Oxford Street was the “largest single component of the West End, both in terms of...

Retail

Marks & Spencer wins legal battle for Marble Arch

Following the launch of a Judicial Review, British department store Marks & Spencer has finally won a case to unblock the redevelopment of its Marble Arch store in London. Back in July 2023, the secretary of state, Michael Gove, had initially denied the retailer’s request to demolish the building following an already lengthy legal battle...

Retail

Oxford Street revamp to bring in 2.8 billion pounds by 2033

An ongoing revamp of London’s Oxford Street is reportedly set to bring in up to 2.8 billion pounds in total additional sales to the West End between 2027 to 2033, according to new data by New West End Company (NWEC). The organisation is currently carrying out a 90 million pound transformation project alongside Westminster City Council to enhance...

Retail

Former House of Fraser flagship to get 132 million pound revamp

The former location of House of Fraser’s Oxford Street store is set to receive a 132 million pound refurbishment, a move that comes at a time when the London area is calling for a much needed overhaul. McLaren Construction has been appointed by Publica Properties Establishment to oversee the 34,000 square metre revamp, where office spaces, two...

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Kurt Geiger opens flagship store on London’s Oxford Street

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has opened a new concept flagship store on Oxford Street in London. The 2,916 square foot flagship, located at 272-274 Oxford Street, was envisioned by Kurt Geiger’s chief creative officer Rebecca Farrar-Hockley and brought to life by architect Stefano Ripoli, formerly of David Collins Studio to...

Retail

Oxford Street to reportedly see 100 million pound investment

London’s famed shopping location Oxford Street is expecting investments of up to 100 million pounds by the end of the year as high profile deals continue to bolster the area. It builds on the ongoing retail investments into central London as a whole, which are anticipated to exceed one billion pounds this year, up to a tenth of which is set to...

Retail

Steve Madden to open second flagship store in London

American footwear brand Steve Madden will open a new brick-and-mortar location on Oxford Street in London. Located at 270 Oxford Street, the 1,200-square-foot store is set to open in late August, ahead of a grand opening event on September 7 for the public. The store will be designed to capture “the rebellious and authentic essence of London’s...

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Small businesses offered rent-free stores on Oxford Street

A new project launched by Westminster City Council, in partnership with New West End Company, is offering small businesses rent-free shops on Oxford Street in London looking to offer “something unique” to boost the shopping area. ‘Meanwhile On: Oxford Street,’ builds on previous pilot schemes in the area offering short-term pop-up spaces and is...

Business

Council rejects Marks & Spencer Marble Arch renovation, CEO speaks out

After what has been a lengthy two-years of back-and-forths, communities secretary Michael Gove has finally decided to refuse permission for Marks & Spencer to demolish its March Arch location. The retailer had initially been granted permission to knock down the historic building and replace it with a modernised set up, complete with offices and...