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Free People to open first store in Scotland

US fashion and lifestyle brand Free People has confirmed it will open its first-ever Scottish store in Edinburgh on January 23, as part of its ongoing international expansion plan. The new 7,974 square foot store, located on George Street, Edinburgh, will span two floors and will house Free People’s signature vintage-inspired and romantic...

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URW acquires stake in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter and will rebrand as Westfield

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the parent company of shopping centre chain Westfield, has acquired a 25 percent stake in Edinburgh’s mixed-use destination, St James Quarter, from Nuveen Real Estate. The move forms a new joint venture with majority owner APG, which retains its 75 percent stake in the 110 retail, leisure and dining destination,...

Retail

Dubarry of Ireland to open debut Scottish store in Edinburgh

Premium Irish heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland will open its first Scottish store at the end of the month in Edinburgh. The store will be situated within the elegant Assembly Rooms building in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, at 54 George Street. It will feature authentic Dubarry interiors, including wooden panelling, antique furniture, and...

Retail

New Balance opens new consumer-centric retail concept in Edinburgh

Sportswear giant New Balance has unveiled a new store concept in St James Quarter, Edinburgh’s shopping district. At the heart of the ‘UCC’ concept is the brand’s mission to prioritise the customer, putting people at the centre of the experience instead of product, a press release said. With this in mind, the store’s interior includes features...

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These are the top UK fashion cities outside of London

It is no secret that London is one of the fashion capitals of the world, the central organ of the UK’s fashion industry and therefore where businesses, retailers and designers tend to gravitate towards in the hope of achieving both local and international success. However, in recent years, it appears that despite its breadth, fashion seems to...