CENTRE:MK

Phase Eight, the timeless British womenswear brand, has opened the first of its new flagship stores at centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK.

Relocating from its former unit at centre:mk, the new 161.1 sqm store on Silbury Arcade showcases a wider selection of Phase Eight’s ageless styles and feminine collections that transcend all seasons and settings, including event wear and sophisticated day-to-night looks.

The opening follows the news that REISS, the premium international fashion brand, has selected centre:mk for its latest location and key site in the region. The new store is set to open on Silbury Arcade this summer.

THE LEGO® GROUP BRINGS ANOTHER STORE TO IRELAND THIS AUTUMN AT BLANCHARDSTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE

26th July 2023 – LEGO® fans in Ireland are in for a treat this year, as the LEGO® Group announce a second Irish store is on its way. Opening in October 2023, at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, the new store will be the brand’s latest location in Ireland following the opening of the first Irish LEGO store on Grafton Street in August 2022.

LEGO fans of all ages will have endless opportunities to fully immerse themselves in the world of LEGO, with imagination and creativity underscoring every aspect of the store.

The new 200sqm store offers an extensive range of new products only available exclusively at LEGO stores and LEGO.com, including the new LEGO Disney Castle and the PAC-MAN Arcade. In addition, LEGO VIP-members will receive benefits at the new store such as exclusive gifts with purchase, double points events and much more.

The official opening date and dates for in-store events will be announced soon.

GPE ANNOUNCES THAT THE NORTH FACE AND JOSEPH HAVE SIGNED RETAIL LEASES FOR NEW LONDON STORES ON REGENT STREET, W1

GPE has announced today (24th July 2023) that VF Corp, which trades as The North Face, the quality outdoor clothing brand, has signed a lease to expand its global flagship, located at Walmar House, 288-300 Regent Street, W1. The clothing brand’s new space comprises approximately 10,000 sq ft across the ground and basement floors, which will increase its retail footprint by 33%.

Further south on Regent St, British contemporary designer fashion brand, JOSEPH, has also signed a lease for a new store located at Kingsland House, 124 Regent Street, W1. This lease signing completes the repositioning of the retail offering at Kingsland and Carrington House, following TUMI, Russell & Bromley, Pret A Manger and The Body Shop who completed new leases with GPE last year. This will be JOSEPH’s 6th London stand-alone store.

Klarna Partners With Iconic Uk Luxury Store Liberty To Offer Payment Flexibility

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, has announced its partnership with iconic British department store Liberty, with its flexible and interest-free payment options now available online.

The partnership will help Liberty’s customers save time and money and worry less, allowing them to shop smarter with Klarna’s interest-free payment options and manage their spending through the Klarna app. The announcement comes as data from Klarna shows that the majority of customers (42%) would prefer to use BNPL over a credit card (33%) to buy pricier items.