Westfield Opening Attracted Thousands

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Plus pictures of the day's events

Westfield say 160,000 people visited the new shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush on its very first day of trading.

The centre, which had been under construction for five years, was open from 9am to 10pm on Thursday (October 30).

 

Westfield say retailers reported positive footfall and sales figures with many favourably comparing activity to that in their established London stores.

 

Westfield London was busier than they had expected on day one, according to many retailers.

 

Some reported sales targets being exceeded, and a positive mood among their staff and customers.

 

A spokesperson from Westfield said: “We are delighted with the opening day's trade. The response from shoppers and retailers has been excellent and we are all looking forward to a great weekend.”

            Yasmin Le Bon cuts the ribbon                    Leona Lewis performs to an enthusiastic crowd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Boris Johnson officially opens the centre                One of the day's many fashion shows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Shoppers are wowed by the live performance

Crowds watch from the balconies           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By mid-morning, the centre is packed             Luxury goods....and Christmas trees

 

31 October 2008