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Landlord Shaftesbury acquires Soho leasehold for 27.5 million pounds

London-based real estate investment trust Shaftesbury has acquired a 200 year ungeared leasehold interest in the lower floors of 92-104 Berwick Street, Soho, for 27.5 million pounds. The interest comprises around 15,600 square feet of retail space and around 3,600 square feet “suitable for restaurant accommodation”, all of which will be...

19 hours ago

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Shaftesbury and Capco confirm “advanced discussions” for potential 3.5 billion pound merger

London real estate giants Shaftesbury and Capco have confirmed they are currently in “advanced discussions” for a potential all-share merger that would see the duo bring together an expansive combined retail portfolio. In a press release from Shaftesbury, the firm stated that the merger would result in a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on...

9 May 2022

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Dai opens debut London store

Sustainable womenswear brand Dai has opened its first store in Seven Dials in London, following successful pop-ups on Marylebone High Street and King’s Road. The 1,400 square foot store, located at 35-37 Monmouth Street, houses the brand's full collection of tailored clothing, which fuse women’s workwear with the properties of activewear made...

30 Mar 2022

Retail

American Eagle and Aerie Carnaby store openings fall through

The highly anticipated UK store debuts for American Eagle and Aerie have been scrapped after the brands’ licensee company AEO EU descended into liquidation in January. The US fashion brands were set to open their first stores in the country at London’s Carnaby location in December. However, the brands’ owner American Eagle decided to terminate...

15 Mar 2022

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Toast opens first menswear store

Toast has opened its first standalone menswear store in Carnaby’s Newburgh Quarter in London. The 1,146 square foot space at 2 Newburgh Street spans two floors and features Toast’s “functional and pared-back designs with relaxed styles” for men. The Toast menswear collection offers relaxed silhouettes, washed textural fabrics and rich, heathery...

13 Dec 2021

Retail |In Pictures

Rowing Blazers opens debut UK store

Cult American clothing brand Rowing Blazers, known for its irreverent take on preppy clothing, has opened its debut UK store in Seven Dials, London. Located at 16 Earlham Street, the pop-up spans 872 square feet and features a curated product edit from its autumn/winter 2021 collection, including rugby shirts, knitwear, jackets and accessories,...

8 Dec 2021

Retail

Shaftesbury reports strong year following 60 new brand signings

London’s West End property manager Shaftesbury has reported strength of demand from operators in an announcement that it has signed over 60 new retail, hospitality and leisure brands to its locations throughout the year. Located across Carnaby, Seven Dials, Chinatown, Soho and Fitzrovia, the retail conglomerate has welcomed 33 new retailers...

6 Dec 2021

Retail

Seven Dials adds vintage store Good

Vintage fashion retailer Good has opened its London flagship store in Seven Dials, as part of the brand’s expansion plans, joining locations on Queensway and Kensington Church Street in London. The 500 square foot store at 33 Neal Street houses Good’s diverse array of vintage fashion, all sourced from recycling centres. The in-store experience...

12 Oct 2021

Retail

Astley Clarke opens debut flagship in Seven Dials

British jeweller Astley Clarke has opened its debut store at 31 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, London. The opening marks Astley Clarke’s first bricks and mortar space since the brand’s inception in 2006 and houses the jewellery brands full collection of fine and demi-fine jewellery, including an exclusive locket personalisation service. Founded...

5 Oct 2021

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Whering the ‘Clueless’ app opens first pop-up

Digital wardrobe app Whering has opened its first physical pop-up in London’s Soho for Second Hand September to showcase its care and repair services, normalise fashion rental and host events. Located at 5 Upper John Street, the pop-up aims to reflect Whering’s core ethos and has been designed to be a space for education, collaboration and...

9 Sept 2021

Retail

Astley Clarke to open debut UK flagship

British jewellery brand Astley Clarke to open its debut UK flagship store on Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street this autumn. The 900 square foot flagship at 31 Monmouth Street will retail Astley Clarke’s entire fine and demi-fine collection, together with engraving and locket personalisation. Founded in 2006 by Bec Astley Clarke and headquartered in...

4 Aug 2021

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Shaftesbury announces winners of 2021 tailoring bursary

Shaftesbury, owners of destination Carnaby Street in London, has announced two winners of its tailoring bursary in collaboration with London College of Fashion, UAL, which provides recent graduate tailors with free studio space. The 2021 winners are Leisha Parlour and Takudzwa Chigaduro, who will take up residency this summer at 26 Kingly...

13 Jul 2021