Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced the opening of three London outlet debuts, including global fashion retailer, kate spade new york, men’s fashion brand, Jack & Jones, and authentic American sports and lifestyle brand, New Era. The trio of debuts follows the outlet’s strong start to 2025, underpinning its position as a critical London retail destination and prime outlet location within the UK.
- Leading the trio, kate spade new york has made its London outlet debut, with its new store opening at The O2 last week. Sitting adjacent to the main entrance of the outlet, kate spade new york is on the upper level and near complementary brands, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and French Connection. It has opened a 2,408 sq ft unit and delivers the brand’s premium stock of womenswear that includes handbags, small leather goods, accessories, jewellery, clothing, and footwear.
- Securing a 4,219 sq ft unit adjacent to Radley, Danish retailer Jack & Jones has also opened on the outlet’s upper level, stocking an assortment of menswear with a focus on denim. Jack & Jones’ London outlet debut sits amongst the destination’s thriving line-up of menswear that includes the likes of Moss, Hackett, and Crew Clothing Company.
- Finally, New Era joins The O2’s retail line-up for its London outlet debut in a 1,471 sq ft unit, joining the likes of Under Armour, Asics, Nike, and adidas, further bolstering the destination’s sports-oriented offer. New Era’s new store, situated on the upper level of the outlet, delivers the brand’s extensive line of caps in its collection, including licenced partnerships with teams across MLB, NFL, and NBA.
Coinciding with the trio of opening debuts, Outlet Shopping at The O2 has experienced a strong start to the year, with Q1 sales enjoying an uplift of eight percent vs Q1 2024. This included standout performance across footwear, with an uplift of 40 percent vs Q1 2024, bolstered by a distinct variety of brands such as Clarks, Sole Trader, Skechers, Asics, Carvela, and Dune London. Homeware and sports also exceeded Q1 last year, up 14 percent and 12 percent respectively.
Louisa Dalgleish, Leasing Director at Outlet Shopping at The O2, commented: “Q1 has been an exciting time for Outlet Shopping at The O2, and our performance and leasing activity highlights this in more ways than one. We’ve continued to show that we are the go-to location for outlet debuts, providing an unmatched experience that puts customers at the heart. These new brands not only further extend our customer base and category offers but are a firm indicator of the opportunities we can provide here, being part of an unrivalled destination that continues to succeed year after year.”
Tom Shutlar, Head of Retail at Jack & Jones, commented: “The O2 has built a reputation synonymous with success and excitement, and this moment is a real celebration for Jack & Jones, as we enter the London outlet market in such an iconic location. We look forward to establishing our presence here and bringing our quality menswear to a new audience.”
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