British Airways Provides Insider’s Guide to London Shopping

As one of the world’s commercial hubs, it’s not surprising that London is also one of the greatest shopping capitals and few visitors leave without an indulgent memento or two, or maybe a lot more. What can be daunting is where to shop for what, given the sheer variety of retail real estate from Boxpark, the first pop-up mall, to the rich tailoring tradition of Saville Row.

Londoner and British Airways say that any Nigerians wanting to cash in on the New Year sales should definitely include Oxford Street on their itinerary. With more than 300 shops and designer outlets it’s sure to offer a bargain or two.

Kola Olayinka, British Airways Regional Commercial Manager West Africa, top tip is not to overlook the side streets as these are often home to smaller shops stocking unexpected treasures.

Regent Street offers some well –known shops such as Hamleys and as well as good mid-priced fashion shopping for any Nigerians who is willing to shop for fashion during the yuletide period .

The rejuvenated Covent Garden is a must-see for hip fashionistas. Technogeeks can lose themselves in the massive Apple store, while their trendy partners browse handmade jewellery.

Visitors with more extravagant budgets, those who just fancy a spot of envious window-shopping or chance celebrity spotting must try Bond Street and Mayfair. The purview of the particularly well-heeled, is home to Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co amongst others.

Knightsbridge and Brompton Road also offer a variety of top brands and big-name fashion designers, as well as the famous department stores, Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

Canary Wharf, better known as a business precinct, is also home to Canada Square with more than 200 shops. All the main high-street chains are represented as well as a number of designer stores.