Flagship Store
This coverage examines flagship stores and their strategic role in UK retail, highlighting openings, refurbishments, closures, and design innovations. Reporting focuses on how these high-profile locations serve as brand showcases, influence customer experience, and support broader commercial objectives. Insights help retail managers, brand executives, and decision-makers assess the impact of flagship strategies on visibility, engagement, and sales.
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Aug- 2022 -3 AugustHigh Street
JD Group to open flagship store in Trafford Centre
The JD Group has announced it has agreed a deal with Manchester’s Trafford Centre which will see it launch a new flagship store at the location. The new 42,412 sq ft flagship store will be the largest in its global portfolio. The news comes shortly after the announcement that Next…
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Jul- 2022 -13 JulyHigh Street
IKKS Paris opens second London store
French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris has opened a second UK store on King’s Road, deepening the brand’s entry into the UK following the flagship store at 3 Carnaby Street. The 1,300 sq ft store opens at 109 King’s Road and carries the womenswear, and junior lines with menswear…
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13 JulyHigh Street
Justmylook debuts first flagship store
Online beauty retailer Justmylook is due to make its debut in physical retail, with the opening of its first store this Wednesday. The store is located in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Fashioned in a light industrial theme accentuated with feature lighting, the space will be home to over 40 brands, from…
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11 JulyClothing & Shoes
Independent retailer Scamp & Dude opens flagship store
Scamp and Dude, an independent womenswear retailer, has opened its flagship store in Marlow High Street. The 1,569 sq ft store will be an immersive retail space to showcase the brands growing collection of “stylish and responsible womenswear”, and also a space to celebrate the power of community, from ongoing…
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Jun- 2022 -27 JuneClothing & Shoes
JD Sports opens Gateshead flagship store
JD Sports has opened its latest flagship store at Gateshead’s Metrocentre on 25 June. The store is 18,000 square feet and has over 40 brands, including Nike, Adidas and The North Face, and JD Sports offered shoppers the chance to customise a pair of trainers, purchased in-store, for free at…
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13 JuneHigh Street
IKKS Paris launches UK expansion with two stores
French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris has opened two London stores in Carnaby Street and Kings Road, marking the brand’s entry into the UK. The first shop is located at 3 Carnaby Street, a 2,610 sq ft flagship spanning two floors with a full collection of womenswear, menswear, and…
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May- 2022 -25 MayHealth & Beauty
Glossier CEO to step down
Glossier has announced that its founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Emily Weiss, will step down as CEO, a role she has held since 2014. Subsequently, Weiss will become an executive chairwoman of the company to focus on supporting the business’ leaders of creative, brand, product and retail. In her…
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12 MayHigh Street
Covent Garden announces raft of new retail openings
Capital and Counties Properties PLC has announced a number of new brands to the Covent Garden estate, including TAG Heuer, Chestnut Bakery, Empresa, Parfums de Marly and Vuori. French Haute Perfumery, Parfums de Marly will be opening within the Market Building later this year. Additionally, Southern California-inspired premium performance brand,…
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11 MayClothing & Shoes
Ikks Paris makes UK debut
French fashion and lifestyle brand, IKKS Paris, has marked its UK debut with the company’s first flagship in the country set to open on Carnaby Street this month. The 2,610 square foot store spans two floors with a full collection of womenswear, menswear, and kidswear. It comprises a lounge area…
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6 MayClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct opens £10m Birmingham flagship
Sports Direct is opening its latest flagship store in the heart of Birmingham with a 60,000 square feet concept space that has seen an investment of over £10m. Located on New Street, Sports Direct Birmingham is set across four floors and it will be the first flagship to house USC,…
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