A car-free Oxford Street does sound dreamy, but there’s a problem: buses Opinion An Oxford Street with no cars is a charming fantasy. But ignore the "red wall of metal" at your peril, writes James Ford
The tourist tax is so last week. Scrap it to boost the UK fashion industry Opinion Visitor numbers to London are rising, yet the tourist tax continues to quash the benefits, writes New West End chief executive Dee Corsi.
Oxford Street: Former MP for the City and Westminster brands pedestrianisation ‘bullying’ Politics A row has erupted over Sadiq Khan’s plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street as the area’s former MPs branded the move “bullying”. The mayor of London today unveiled proposals to ban traffic from the iconic central London retail destination, in what he hopes will reinvigorate the nation’s “most famous high street”. But Nickie Aiken, the former [...]
Oxford Street: Sadiq Khan plans to pedestrianise iconic retail centre September 17, 2024 Sadiq Khan has announced plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in a bid to reinvigorate the nation’s “most famous high street” and attract more shoppers. The mayor of London has announced the proposals to turn the road into a traffic-free avenue, alongside a wider regeneration of the shopping destination. Pedestrianisation plans would be delivered via the [...]
Kurt Geiger: London luxury brand enjoys Taylor Swift Eras Tour boost amid record handbag sales August 28, 2024 A surge in demand for denim handbags and footwear linked to Taylor Swift‘s global Eras Tour have helped sales at luxury brand Kurt Geiger jump by 35 per cent since the start of its latest financial year. The London-headquartered business said that Western and Americana-themed products have helped boost its turnover further between February and [...]
Oxford Street: Vacancy rates back to pre-Covid levels as Euros and Olympics to give London a tourist boost June 5, 2024 Just two per cent of units across Oxford Street are now either vacant or let to “low quality” retail units, in the latest signal recovery is underway at London’s biggest shopping district.
London’s Oxford Street set for major boost after popular bargain store plots opening March 11, 2024 London's Oxford Street is set to get a major boost after a popular off-price retailer is gearing up to open its second site on the retail drag.