A throng of footwear retailers are opening new stores on Oxford Street, including Kurt Geiger and Steven Madden, while Geox is reopening its store on the famous strip, joining the likes of Carvela, Sole Trader and Clarks.
Steve Madden is set to open the doors to its second London store on Oxford Street later this month at 270 Oxford Street.
The 1,200sq ft flagship will feature a range of women’s and men’s footwear alongside handbags.
Next door, Kurt Geiger will be opening its third London location at 272-274 Oxford St, the previous home of G-Star Raw.
Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free
Sign up here to get the latest news straight into your inbox each morning
Earlier this year, Kurt Geiger set its sights on expanding into the US and Europe after securing a funding deal, estimated to be valued at £150m.
The retailer signed an agreement with Wells Fargo Capital Finance and Blazehill Capital back in June to refinance its debt as it looks to bolster its international arm.
The business, which is owned by private equity giant Cinven, has been expanding its presence overseas in recent months and signed wholesale partnerships with US retailers Dillard’s and Nordstrom.
Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter
