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UK

BLOOBLOOM ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW STORE
OPENINGS ACROSS LONDON

French designer eyewear brand, bloobloom opens
brand new stores in iconic Westfield White City, Covent
Garden, Battersea Power Station, Canary Wharf and
Kings Road, creating seven stores in the UK following
Carnaby Street and Marylebone Village.
The independent brand is continuing to bring eyewear
innovation to consumers all across London at very
affordable prices.
Bringing Parisian attitude and elegance to London,
the first store opening will be in Westfield, White City
and will be located on the First floor, next to Swatch
and near Adidas, H&M, L’Occitane en Provence and the
forthcoming opening of Sephora. The store boasts a
spacious 800sq ft.
The brand’s flagship store will be located at 30 James
Street in Covent Garden, situated near Apple, Rituals
and Tiffany & Co and boasts 1,413sq ft over two floors.

GOLF FANG HAS OPENED ITS SIXTH UK SITE AND ITS FIRST IN WALES AFTER INVESTING £1.5M INTO THE NEW VENUE BASED ON MARY ANN STREET, GOLF FANG CARDIFF IS AN 18-HOLE
GOLF COURSE AN ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDED BY BESPOKE ART, COMBINING CRAZY GOLF WITH THEATRE, COCKTAILS AND DJS. THE VENUE HAS TEAMED UP WITH THEIR SIGNATURE
GRAFFITI ARTISTS TO CREATE A ‘SPRAYGROUND’ WHERE GOLF COURSES ARE BUILT INTO UNIQUE SET DESIGNS SUCH AS SHOP FRONTS, RAVE ROOMS, TV SETS AND MUCH MORE. GOLF
FANG CARDIFF IS HOME TO THE BRAND’S MOST ICONIC AND SIGNATURE SETS INCLUDING THE TUNNEL OF LOVE, JEREMY KYLE TV STUDIO, TEDDY PICKER, UV ROOM AND MANY MORE. THE
VENUE’S MOST STAND-OUT FEATURE IS THE 18FT HIGH WAVY SLIDE WHICH TRANSPORTS GUESTS FROM ONE FLOOR OF THE VENUE TO ANOTHER.
FAST RETAILING TO LAUNCH EL MEXICANA LANDS AT
NEW STORE AT END OF APRIL GLOUCESTER QUAYS

Fast Retailing Group’s global apparel brands UNIQLO and Theory Peel L&P has announced that El Mexicana, the authentic Mexican
will open the doors to a large, 1,450sq m joint store, located in the eatery, has signed at the premier outlet and dining destination in
heart of historic Covent Garden on Thursday 27 April. the South West, Gloucester Quays.
The store covers three expansive floors of UNIQLO LifeWear The menu will consist of Mexican favourites, from burritos
and Theory alongside beautiful original features. The Grade II-listed to quesadillas and nachos, as well as sweet treats in the form
former Victorian carriage hall with open courtyard and vaulted glass of freshly made churros. All dishes will be made fresh and with
atrium will focus on experience-led features for customers including; organic ingredients, with El Mexicana encouraging customisation
RE.UNIQLO Studio, UTme! and UNIQLO UK’s first cafe in store. The to perfectly suit the diner’s taste.
latest, 113sq m store, is the next step in Theory’s exciting expansion El Mexicana will be launching in the coming months, having
in the UK market as it continues to lead the global conversation in taken a 600sq ft unit adjacent to The Real Greek. The new space
modern wardrobe essentials. forms part of a key gateway to Gloucester Quays’ wider retail
“It’s an honour to be opening in an area of London with such offer and diversifies the cuisines on offer at the destination.
cultural and retail heritage and continuing to expand our UK presence Paul Carter, Asset Director at Peel L&P, commented: “Providing
in important retail locations. With such a strong footfall from both new options at Gloucester Quays means we can truly appeal to
Londoners and tourists, we look forward to offering LifeWear to all of our visitors, whether they live locally or further afield and
both new and existing UNIQLO customers,” said Alessandro Dudech, whether they want to grab a quick lunch or enjoy a meal as part
COO of UNIQLO UK. of a full day out.

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