Retailer Support
“M&S has two flagship stores in the West End and is keen to ensure that its position as a leading national and international shopping destination is enhanced. New West End Company continues to play a vital role in achieving this and we are fully supportive of its plans.”
Stuart Rose, Chief Executive, Mark & Spencers
“New West End Company ensures that there is a body that can put significant investment into the West End, targeted directly to the needs of the area and particularly the customers. Real progress is being made to improve Oxford Street and make it a great destination.”
Sir Philip Green, Arcadia
“I feel that it is important as a community we work together to strengthen our appeal to the global consumer ensuring London’s West End maintains its reputation as one of the premier destinations in the world. Clearly, New West End Company has started to deliver this vision and framework for just such an effort. I encourage retailers to continue to support the company as we work to make the West End the retail destination of choice.”
Paul Kelly, Chief Executive, Selfridges
“The work of New West End Company is vital to what is one of the best known and most successful retail centres in the world. The work of the organisation is essential if the West End is to retain its position as a major player in the retail sector.”
Nick Hollingworth, Chief Executive, Austin Reed
“We want to see New West End Company playing a central role in helping to make sure London’s West End is ready for 2012. This can only happen by working closely with others to address the major challenges that the area faces. My vision for the West End is focused on innovation in transport, an inspiring public realm and the best mix of retail and leisure anywhere in the world. New West End Company is a key drivers to make this happen.”
Charlie Mayfield, Chairman, John Lewis Partnership
“The West End is one of the best-known and most popular retail destinations in the world but it is increasingly facing newer and stronger competition. New West End Company has established an excellent platform for inward investment and is delivering meaningful change in the renewal of the West End - it is to be congratulated on achieving such tremendous results in its first term and I encourage all retailers to support its renewal.”
Rob Templeman, Chief Executive, Debenhams