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VIRTUAL EVENT

June 30th 2020

Re-Purposing London’s West End - A New Dawn

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11.00am - 11.45am
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£0.00 + VAT
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£0.00 + VAT
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London’s West End - the World’s premier shopping and leisure destination, is starting its journey of transformation, as it re-opens its doors for the first time in months!

Lockdown saw three months of closure for most retailers, as consumers adapted to new ways of purchasing goods - essential and non-essential. Some to survive; though many to not. This has added momentum to the trend towards more online-based retailing (with Amazon style logistics centres), rather than visiting physical shops; resulting in a change in retail related Real Estate.

So, what is going to happen to the Capital’s jewel in its crown? How will it be re-planned and re-positioned? Physical Public retail space is less necessary and is becoming more experience-led. Key stakeholders in the area, convened by the New West End Company, are exploring their ambitions for the new face of the West End - with less physical retailing and more entertainment-driven, arts & culture, dining, hospitality, hotels and a whole re-evaluation of public realm.

There is estimated to be a move from as much as 30% less physical retail space over the next five years.

We welcome a superb panel, who can discuss the challenges and opportunities that the West End is facing. Jace Tyrrell - CEO of the New West End Company - the UK’s largest retail and leisure Business Improvement District (BID), representing the businesses and occupiers in the West End; Shelia King - Founder & Chief Executive of Shelia King International - an independent strategic retail advisor; Cllr Rachael Robathan - Leader of Westminster City Council and Brian Bickell - Chief Executive of Shaftesbury plc - a major investor in London’s West End and Freehold board member.

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