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London’s West End Turns Dead End as Shoppers Leave Oxford Street

A flood of store closures is being aggravated by lockdown restrictions that are decimating foot traffic and driving more shoppers online.
London's Oxford Street during lockdown.
London's Oxford Street during lockdown. Shutterstock.

Kate Moss brought London’s Oxford Street to a standstill in 2007 when the supermodel posed at Topshop’s flagship store to launch her clothing collection.

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