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Dfyne opens new headquarters to support growth

Scottish gymwear brand Dfyne has opened a new headquarters in Glasgow to support its ambitious growth plans and long-term scalability for its men’s and women’s activewear offering. The 21,623-square-foot headquarters in Glasgow marks a major milestone in the company’s growth, just four years after its launch, and has been designed to provide a...

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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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Rains opens first Scottish store in Glasgow

Danish outerwear and lifestyle brand Rains has strengthened its UK retail presence with its first store in Scotland. Located in Glasgow at 203 Ingram Street, within the prominent Merchant City area featuring other high-end retailers, the 1,076 square foot store has been designed to reflect the brand’s neo-Scandinavian aesthetic to showcase its...

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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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In Pictures: Dior evokes Queen of Scots essence at Scotland Cruise 2025 show

Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri continued Dior’s journey around the world unveiling the brand’s latest Cruise collection among the gardens of Drummond Castle in Scotland. So far, the French luxury brand has held shows in Mexico City, where the collection honoured famed artist Frida Kahlo; Seville, with the encapsulation of the spirit of...

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Chanel to open beauty pop-up in Edinburgh

French fashion house Chanel is opening a beauty pop-up in Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate the launch of its new limited-edition matte lipstick range next month. Opening on March 9, the pop-up will offer an immersive experience focused on the new Rogue Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche matte lipsticks, a collection that features eight exclusive shades,...

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Marks & Spencer to invest 30 million pounds into Scottish stores

Building on its string of investments into its retail network, British retailer Marks & Spencer has now said it is planning to invest 30 million pounds into bricks and mortar stores across Scotland. Among the plans, spanning the next 18 months, will be the opening of over five new locations, supporting over 6,500 jobs throughout the country, the...

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Scottish government to freeze business rates at 2022 levels

As part of its Budget for 2023 to 2024, the Scottish government has made the decision to freeze business rates at 2022 levels. According to its announcement, non-domestic property rates will stay at 49.8 pounds for basic rates, 51.1 pounds for intermediate rates and 52.4 pounds for higher rates. Deputy first minister John Swinney said the move...

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SRC demands action to help revitalise Scotland’s high streets

In a bid to save Scotland’s “struggling” high streets, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is calling on the region’s MSPs to take action on challenges faced by local retailers. Outlined in a submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee, the organisation has established five priorities it suggested the government...

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Harrods opens first beauty emporium in Scotland

Harrods has opened its first stand-alone H beauty destination in Scotland, following the success of its openings at Lakeside in Essex and Centre:MK in Milton Keynes as part of its long term strategy to bring H beauty to beauty communities around the UK. The latest H beauty is located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping...

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Scotland: Non-essential retailers to reopen at 6am on Friday

Retailers in Scotland forced to close earlier this month will be allowed to reopen from 6am on Friday, 12 hours earlier than originally planned in order to help them better manage the flow of customers after the period of closure. Last month, the Scottish government announced 11 councils in the west of the country would be placed into the...

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Scotland: Non-essential retailers to close in 11 council areas

The Scottish government is to place 11 councils in the west of the country into the toughest tier of Covid-19 restrictions, meaning non-essential retailers in those areas will be forced to close for three weeks. The following council areas will move from Level 3 to Level 4 restrictions at 6pm on Friday: The City of Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East...