London Shopping News

Do the Diagonal at Oxford Circus in London

Posted 2 Nov 2009

The new diagonal crossing at Oxford Circus

It's cost £5 million, and it's going to make life easier for 200 million people: yesterday the crossings at Oxford Circus, one of London's busiest pedestrian points, revealed a radical new look. Visit Oxford Circus today, and you'll be able to cross the junction diagonally as well as straight ahead. This simple change means the crossroads between Oxford Street and Regent Street should now be able to handle twice the number of people as before. Just in time for the Christmas shopping season!
When: Open now
Where: Oxford Circus, Oxford Street, Marylebone, London, W1

Orangutan Encounter at National Geographic Store

Posted 2 Nov 2009

Head to the National Geographic store this Sunday for an Orangutan Encounter! From 12 noon, the National Geographic Kids Magazine, in association with the Orangutan Foundation, invite you to discover all about orangutans with top conservationist, Ian Redmond OBE. In addition, you can enjoy face painting (we hope they've got lots of orange paint), model making and a workshop with Children's Laureate, Anthony Browne.
When: 8 Nov 2009, 12 noon
Where: National Geographic Store, 83-97 Regent Street, London, W1

Carnaby 20% Shopping Party

Posted 2 Nov 2009

Carnaby has announced another fantastic discount shopping event, taking place this November. Register for your free ticket below, and alongside live music and DJ sets, complimentary treats, special promotions, competitions and shopping tips from the experts, you can get 20% discount at more than 100 shops, bars and restaurants in the Carnaby area of London. If you're shopping in Newburgh Quarter, look out for the 200 exclusive goodie bags being given away. All registrations for tickets will be entered into a prize draw to win £1,000 of amazing gifts from Carnaby stores.
When: 12 Nov 2009, 5-9pm
Where: Carnaby, London, W1
Register: Get your free ticket at www.carnaby.co.uk

New Frances Hilary Shop Opens in Covent Garden

Posted 2 Nov 2009

If you're not a Chelsea Flower Show regular, then you might not have heard of Frances Hilary. That could all change following the opening of a new shop in Covent Garden. Frances Hilary produces quality lifestyle gifts and accessories for the home and garden, and has been regulars at the Flower Show for years. They also have a shop in York, and have now opened a flagship in London. Pop in to pick up tools for the garden, gifts, and horticultural items – from wellies to bird boxes to botanical soaps. Green-fingered goodies have never looked so stylish.
When: Open now
Where: Frances Hilary, 42 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London, W1

Ben Sherman Opens Savile Row Store

Posted 26 Oct 2009

The Vespa in the foyer of Ben Sherman's new Savile Row shop

1960s-influenced brand, Ben Sherman has opened a store on Savile Row: the London street best known for being a bastion of British bespoke suit-makers. The new store offers both the premium collection of ready-to-wear tailoring and accessories, and a made-to-measure service. Pop in, and you'll find this new arrival to the fairly conservative Savile Row has some cheeky additions: a Vespa in the lobby, and some reclining ladies on the wallpaper in the changing rooms gives this Ben Sherman the feel of an exclusive gentlemen's club. Prices for made-to-measure suits start at £850.
When: Open now
Where: Ben Sherman, 39 Savile Row, London, W1

Westfield London Celebrates Its First Birthday

Posted 26 Oct 2009

Westfield London is celebrating its first birthday this weekend, from Friday 30 October to 2 November. To mark the occasion, Westfield London is hosting a long weekend of fantastic special events, including a cupcake giveaway, a free concert from Beverly Knight, kids' entertainment, and fashion shows. Individual stores are also celebrating their birthdays with special offers and giveaways: don't miss the complimentary cupcakes at Ugg, and the chance to win a year's worth of handbags from Radley London. Read more about Westfield's birthday celebrations.
When: 30 Oct-2 Nov 2009
Where: Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12

Jack White Opens Pop-Up Shop in London

Posted 26 Oct 2009

Musician Jack White (of bands The White Stripes, Dead Weather and The Raconteurs) is opening a pop-up shop in London this week. The shop, called Third Man Records and Novelties, will sell records, t-shirts and merchandise from Jack White's various musical projects. The shop is based in Shoreditch Church on Friday and Saturday. Look out for London-centric collections tying in with White's Dead Weather gigs at the Forum and Brixton Academy.
When: 30-31 Oct 2009
Where: Third Man Records and Novelties, Shoreditch Church, Shoreditch High Street, Whitechapel, London, E1

HMV Opens In-Store Cinema in Wimbledon

Posted 26 Oct 2009

hmvcurzon, an in-store cinema in Wimbledon's HMV

Like record shops? Like the cinema? Now you can combine the two at a new three-screen cinema above the HMV store on The Broadway in Wimbledon. At hmvcurzon, you can browse DVDs and CDs while you're waiting for your film to start. There's also a café and a fully licensed bar, alongside the three cinema screens. The cinemas hold 103 people, 91 and 71 people respectively. Films showing this week include Fantastic Mr. Fox and Pixar's latest adventure, Up. Look out for more hmvcurzons hitting London in the near future...
When: Open now
Where: hmvcurzon, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19

Harrods Christmas Lights Switch-On

Posted 26 Oct 2009

This Christmas, Harrods is joining Warner Brothers to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and her friends will be creating magic throughout Knightsbridge during the festive season with special events and exclusive launches. The festivities begin on Thursday 29 October when Harrods transforms into The Emerald City as all 11,500 bulbs on its famous façade turn from white to a glittering green. At 5pm, Dannii Minogue and Harrods Chairman, Al Fayed will officially hit the switch to make the store's magical transformation. This Christmas, Harrods Emerald Palace will be supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, helping to make the holidays special for the less fortunate.
When: From 29 Oct 2009
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1