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Here’s what the Property Consulting Group have been talking about this week…

Keeping up to date with the latest news and emerging trends in the retail, residential and leisure sector is key to supporting the project work we do with our clients. This means our team are constantly searching for relevant news stories, so we thought we would share some of the best ones we have been talking about recently with you.

1. Fenwicks diversifies Bond Street asset

It’s great to see Fenwicks introducing a mixed use scheme including offices and a restaurant, maximising their central London asset whilst only losing 10% of their retail space.

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2. Drone’s allow for deliveries in minutes

Huge advancement in Drone deliveries with 5 firms set to offer a service very soon. Shoppers are clearly more demanding than ever!
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3. 20,000sqft of retail and leisure space proposed for Spitalfields market

Planning consent has been given for the opening of a new mixed-use development. This potential project has had a positive reception with the aim to continue to attract international brands.
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4. France prioritises sustainable fashion in new laws

France discourage the throw away society, focusing first on luxury goods. New laws have been introduced to ban the disposal of designer items encouraging more sustainable and inclusive fashion through recycling and reuse. The outlet market will massively benefit, as will us shoppers looking for a bargain!
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5. Boxpark expansion announced following 22% rise in profits

Boxpark praises the opening of their Wembley location for its great performance in the last year and is looking to explore new formats including “Boxhalls” and “Boxoffices”. With expansion targeted outside of London, keep an eye out for one opening near you!
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6. H&M launch an environmentally conscious line for SS20

Their new range will be created from 50% recycled jeans and 50% sustainably sourced wood. We’re excited to try out these new products!
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7. Covent Garden announces 8 new stores

A positive news story for the retail industry with 8 new retailers opening in Covent Garden, boasting new flagship concept stores for American Vintage and Jigsaw.
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8. Glasgow Harbour retail and leisure development set to go ahead

Lifestyle Outlets have been granted planning permission and talks begin with retailers. Watch this space… 36 month count down until we can visit.

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9. Glossier Pop-up extended until the end of the year

Following the highest average sales of any Glossier pop-up store, the makeup brand has decided to stay open in London until the end of the year. We’re sure you’re as excited as PCG for the extension, we’ll definitely making the most of the traditionally digital brand’s instore experience!
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10. Macy’s market, “Market by Macy’s”

Macy’s announces new store format alongside the closure of weaker department stores; “Market by Macy’s” launched in Texas, will deviate from the traditional department store, with a greater focus on the community. PCG love the idea of localisation of the department store with community events and local Texas brands.
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11. Ashley expands his empire with Mulberry

Frasers group continues to expand and now moves into the luxury market holding a 12.5% stake in the British handbag company, Mulberry.

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