Not all shops are sheep. Selfridges is a rebel—it stays open until 9 PM on Thursdays for late-night shopping. Marks & Spencer on Oxford Street often closes at 9 PM on weekdays too. And Primark? That behemoth often keeps its doors open until 9 PM on Fridays.
Then there’s IKEA (yes, there’s one near Tottenham Court Road)—it closes at 9 PM on weeknights. If you’re someone who impulse-buys a lamp at 8:30 PM, you’ll feel like a genius. Just remember: the tube station might not care about your shopping high.
The Sunday Slump (and Why It’s a Hack)
Sundays are tricky. Most shops close at 6 PM, but some, like Primark, might shut at 7 PM during December. The real hack? Go on a Sunday morning. The streets are quieter, the staff are fresher, and you can be out by 4 PM with a coffee in hand.
I once went on a Sunday at 5:30 PM. I walked into Uniqlo, and the staff were already stacking chairs. That’s a sign of a lost cause. Don’t be that person. Aim for 2 PM and you’ll feel like royalty.
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