Luxury luggage brand Tumi checks in at London’s Knightsbridge

Luxury luggage brand Tumi is the latest iconic retailer to target London’s Knightsbridge for a new store.

It is leasing 55 Brompton Road within The Knightsbridge Estate in a luxe neighbourhood which has already attracted the likes of Apple, Burberry, and Bimba y Lola, as well as UGG, who are also set to open their new flagship store later this year.

Earlier this year, Tumi announced a collaboration with Formula One team McLaren. The ‘Papaya’ luggage collection is being promoted in a campaign featuring the British F1 driver Lando Norris.

The Knightsbridge Estate’s development of a 3.5-acre site between Harrods and the area’s other landmark department store, Harvey Nichols, has created a new focal point of luxury retailing.

Long-term owner The Olayan Group has made a series of improvements to the estate’s retail experience, including opening a new tube entrance and step-free access to Knightsbridge Underground station, widening the pavement on Brompton Road, and creating a landscaped pocket garden on Hooper’s Court.

The improvements are paying off: according to Springboard statistics, footfall on the area’s main shopping street, Brompton Road, is up 45 per cent on 2022 with around 17.5 million visitors so far this year.

The location’s line-up of high-quality restaurants and bars has also been further strengthened by the opening of all-day dining operator L’eto at 44 Hans Crescent on The Knightsbridge Estate.

Property consultants Colliers and Cushman & Wakefield are advising on retail leasing across The Knightsbridge Estate.

Erin McDonald, director, Central London Retail at Colliers, commented: “Knightsbridge is emblematic of London’s retail resurgence. Its unique character and attractions are bringing in millions of visitors from across the capital and internationally. To build on this momentum, we believe it is essential to reinstate tax-free shopping for visitors from overseas.”

“Last month, more than 320 leading businesses petitioned the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take this step as it would benefit all London businesses which serve the influx of tourists each year.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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