{"id":223295,"date":"2023-01-06T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theindustry.fashion\/?p=223295"},"modified":"2023-01-06T18:19:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T18:19:05","slug":"the-o2-celebrates-successful-year-of-trade-with-sales-up-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theindustry.fashion\/the-o2-celebrates-successful-year-of-trade-with-sales-up-18\/","title":{"rendered":"The O2 celebrates successful year of trade with sales up 18%"},"content":{"rendered":"
The O2<\/a> is celebrating a successful year of trade across the destination, with sales across outlet shopping, food and beverage, and leisure activities up 18% compared to 2019, with footfall also up by 7%.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2022 performance highlights include a strong summer period and record-breaking December, with like-for-like sales up 17% vs 2019, and Boxing Day recording its biggest day for sales since opening.<\/p>\n The O2\u2019s Entertainment District and shopping destination, Icon Outlet<\/a><\/span>, which are owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners<\/a>, are looking ahead to a successful 2023, following a year of strong performance results and several, notable new brand signings and openings in 2022.<\/p>\n Icon Outlet reported a 16% increase in like-for-like sales in 2022 compared to 2019, a 12% rise on weekly average sales and an average spend increase per customer of 16%.<\/p>\n In December alone, the outlet achieved sales growth of 13% compared to 2019 during the \u2018Super Saturday\u2019 weekend (17 and 18 December), and on Boxing Day (26 December) recorded a like-for-like uplift of 11% versus 2019.<\/p>\n Storm Eunice caused extensive damage to The O2's roof in February 2022, which resulted in the destination\u2019s temporary closure.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The O2\u2019s Entertainment District also reported an impressive year, with footfall and sales continuing to deliver month-on-month growth. Like-for-like footfall also grew by 7% versus 2019, which was bolstered by over 200 events taking place in the arena, including internationally-acclaimed acts Billie Eilish, Queen + Adam Lambert and Blackpink.<\/p>\n Janine Constantin-Russell, Managing Director of Icon Outlet and the Entertainment District at The O2, commented: \u201cWe are extremely proud of the success enjoyed across The O2 in 2022. Together, as a formidable team, with colossal coordination, collaboration and a can-do attitude, we not only overcame the obstacles thrown at us last year, but we emerged stronger and more agile, and this is reflected in our impressive 2022 results. From a record-breaking summer and some of our best ever trading moments across the destination, to welcoming a host of new brands that are household names, we have celebrated solid growth across outlet shopping, leisure and F&B at The O2 and look forward to the year ahead to continue building on this success.\u201d<\/p>\n Icon Outlet welcomed several high-profile new brands to its retail line-up including Superdry<\/a><\/span> and Claire\u2019s, as well as a number of short-term activations for brands including Reiss<\/a><\/span>. Combined, the new signings and openings in 2022 across the destination at The O2 totalled over 54,000 sq ft.<\/p>\n Louisa Dalgleish, Leasing Director of Icon Outlet at The O2, added: \u201cThe new additions to our enticing tenant mix reinforces The O2\u2019s position as London\u2019s leading day-come-night, all-encompassing destination where new and returning customers can shop, eat and play all under one iconic roof.\u201d<\/p>\n For 2023, The O2 has a busy year ahead with a strong arena diary including the monthly residency of Peter Kay and 10 nights of Elton John, as well as the celebration of Icon Outlet\u2019s 5th birthday.<\/p>\n