Foyles branches out to east London

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Mon, 13/06/2011 - 09:00 Foyles bookshop is to open its seventh branch near the site of the 2012 Olympics in the new Westfield Stratford City shopping centre. The family-owned bookseller, which has its flagship store on Charing Cross Road, central London, will launch its latest shop in the Westfield Stratford City, dubbed "Europe's largest urban shopping centre" and due to open later this year. The seventh Foyles will trade from over 5,000 square feet and be situated on the ground floor. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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