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In pictures: UK menswear brand Universal Works opens second London store

UK menswear brand Universal Works has opened its second London store, and this time it's slap bang in the middle of the long-awaited Coal Drops Yard development. Commenting on the opening of the new store in a statement, David Keyte, founder of Universal Works, said: “We champion skilled, small-scale production and produce garments in the right...

Retail

Carhartt WIP is the latest brand to join King’s Cross revamp

Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP), the European development of American workwear brand Carhartt, is the latest retailer to announce it’s move to King’s Cross. Set to open its new retail location in September, the brand will occupy a 2,500 square-foot store on King’s Boulevard. Designed by Faye Toogood, the store will feature a modular layout,...

Design

London Waterloo station revamps retail space

London Waterloo, one of Britain’s busiest rail stations, has today opened a new balcony with a number of retail outlets as it seeks to improve the passenger experience while reducing congestion. Part of Network Rail’s £25 million improvement project, the 220 metre balcony will house 38 stores in total, with seven opening their doors this...