Outlet malls continue to be among the most successful UK shopping centres (malls in general being destinations that are enjoying a particularly buoyant moment) and the latest name to sign up is Kate Spade New York.
This spring it will open a 2,408 sq ft store at Outlet Shopping at The O2, the suburban shopping destination in Greenwich, South London, that’s next door to the O2 entertainment hub.
It will be located on the outlet’s upper level and importantly marks the brand’s London outlet debut.
The store’s design is inspired by elements of both uptown and downtown New York with the company saying the “nod to its heritage, and the merging of the two distinct neighbourhoods, celebrates the sophistication and creativity that are signature to Kate Spade, while capturing the essence of New York”.
It will add to the already extensive womenswear and women’s accessories offer at the O2 and will feature both seasonal and gifting collections across handbags, small leather goods, accessories, jewellery, footwear, ready-to-wear and more.
As mentioned, shopping centres in general have been proving strong in recent periods and outlet centres have been a leading light.
The O2 itself enjoyed a record-breaking 2024, with the destination welcoming over 10 million visitors and seeing a strong sales performance. Over 31,000 sq ft of new retail was added last year with sales up 6% vs 2023.
