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TRAFFORD CENTRE CHAMPIONS HOMEGROWN RESTAURANT ALLSAINTS LAUNCHES NEW STORE BREITLING MAKES CITY DEBUT
Liverpool ONE has announced that luxury Swiss
TALENT AND UNVEILS NEW DINING DEVELOPMENT IN BIRMINGHAM BULLRING watchmaker Breitling has made its city debut at
Liverpool ONE, launching in a showcase space
alongside Paradise Street’s line-up of flagship
As Manchester’s gastronomic prowess continues to rise, leading AllSaints, the global and contemporary stores from leading international retailers. The
retail and leisure destination, the Trafford Centre has unveiled a new fashion brand, is delighted to announce new unit showcases the brand’s refined selection
restaurant and dining developmeny Eastern Garden, dedicated to the opening of its first store of 2025 in of timepieces in a 3,200sq ft double-height unit.
Mancunian talent, a first for the shopping centre. Birmingham’s Bullring, a premium shopping
Responding to consumer demand, Eastern Garden celebrates and dining destination located in the heart METRO CENTRE ADDS A BRAND
independent operators with a lline-up that includes the four brands of the city. The Metrocentre Partnership has announced
of Nichi, Chit ‘n’ Chaat, Hello Oriental and Blanchflower Coffee and The new store spans 3,207sq ft that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre,
Bakery, demonstrating the centre’s commitment to championing the spread across two floors and is located marking the brand’s first location in the North East
region’s cuisine. on the upper level of the Bullring, in a and further underscoring the destination’s regional
The new area, which was once referred to as Chinatown, is a site previously occupied by Ted Baker. It dominance in attracting the latest and most sought-
vibrant and visually stunning dining destination designed to reflect a replaces AllSaints’ former single-storey after fashion brands. The new store spans almost
blend of traditional and contemporary Asian aesthetics. Bullring store, which was located on the 10,000sq ft in space in lower Red Mall.
The four culinary concepts each bring their unique flavours and shopping centre’s ground floor. It is home
experiences to the beautifully crafted Eastern Garden setting, offering to products for both men and women, SEPHORA SIGNS UP AT ARNDALE
visitors a taste of Manchester’s eclectic food scene. including apparel, handbags, foorwear,
accessories, jewellery and fragrance. The brand has become the latest international
retailer to take space at Manchester Arndale after
agreeing a 10-year lease to occupy a 7,300sq ft
SCOTLAND’S FIRST NOMINATION space within the shopping centre. Founded in
1969, Sephora has grown to over 2,700 stores
CONCEPT STORE TO LAUNCH across 34 countries and has been expanding its
presence across the UK in recent times.

Braehead Shopping Centre, owned by This exciting launch marks a significant HAMMERSON SCORES NEW UNIT
SGS Group, is delighted to announce the milestone for Nomination, consolidating
Hammerson has announced that Aston Villa
arrival of Scotland’s first ever Nomination its presence in Scotland at a premium Football Club has selected Bullring to launch a
concept store, operated by leading retail destination. one-of-a-kind retail experience. Set to open in
jewellery retailer Argento. Opening this Strategically located on the Upper Level May 2025, the signing is the latest example of
March, the Nomination concept store of Braehead, the store will join a line-up Hammerson’s drive to curate a diversified occupier
will further elevate Braehead’s impressive of jewellers across the centre, including mix, including the launch of unique and exciting
selection of premium jewellery brands. Beaverbrooks, Goldsmiths, H.Samuel, brand concepts.
The Nomination concept store will Ernest Jones and Pandora, reinforcing
offer an immersive shopping experience Braehead’s positions as Scotland’s premier
OXYGEN AT MEDIACITY HAS OPENED ITS DOORS, INTRODUCING ADVENTURE-SEEKERS TO A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF PLAY. LOCATED AT QUAYSIDE, THE PARK IS HAYS TRAVEL ADDS A NEW SITE
COMPLETE WITH 24 EPIC TRAMPOLINES, A MEGA-AIRBAG, A SUPER INFLATABLE PARK, AN INTERACTIVE STRIKE ARENA, A TOWERING HIGH ROPES COURSE AND THE SKY that highlights the Italian brand’s renowned shopping destination.
RIDER AERIAL RIDE. ONCE GUESTS HAVE ENTERED THE PARK, FAMILIES WILL HAVE FREE REIGN OF THE TRAMPOLINES, MEGA-AIRBAG, INFLATABLE PARK AND STRIKE craftsmanship and innovation. Customers Rob Jewell, Managing Director, Last month, Dalton Park, the largest shopping
ARENA, WHERE PLAYERS CAN FORM A TEAM OR TAKE ON A SOLO MISSION, TO NAVIGATE THEIR WAY THROUGH OBSTACLES TO STRIKE LIT-UP TARGETS AND SCORE THE will have the opportunity to explore Asset Management at Pradera Lateral and leisure outlet in the North East, opened the
MOST POINTS. HIGH ABOVE THE PARK, BOUNCERS OVER 120CM CAN TAKE ON THE EXHILARATING HIGH ROPES COURSE AND NAVIGATE SIX CHALLENGING CROSSINGS, doors to its latest commercial agreement with Hays
WHILE THRILL-SEEKERS WHO ARE 135CM OR TALLER CAN GET A SKY-HIGH FEELING AS THEY TAKE FLIGHT AND SOAR OVER THE PARK ON A HARNESS ON THE SKY RIDER. Nomination’s iconic collections, including commented: “The arrival of Nomination’s Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agent.
its signature collection Composable®, first concept store is a great addition to Hays Travel now has over 500 branches nationwide
FRENCH CONNECTION LANDS CHARLES TYRWHITT create your bracelet Link by Link and a our retail mix, reinforcing Braehead’s and is loyal to its local roots as the business still
stunning range of stylish jewellery that is
position as a premium retail and leisure
operates its head office from Sunderland.
AT THE BOULEVARD REOPENS FLAGSHIP STORE suitable for every occasion. destination in Scotland.”

British fashion giant, French Connection, is set to open its only Northern Charles Tyrwhitt is proud to announce the reopening of the jewel in its
Irish store at NI’s premier designer outlet, The Boulevard this month, retail crown - the iconic Jermyn Street store.
creating 10 new jobs. Signaling the strength of the retail industry, French The largest store out of all the brand’s retail spaces in both size and
Connection makes its gallant return to Northern Ireland after more than sales, the relaunch of the Jermyn Street venue marks an important
ten years away, taking up operation in a 2,608sq ft unit. moment in the brand’s recent retail journey and national (and
The Boulevard, which recorded its best year ever last year with, is international) expansion.
welcoming the household name to sit alongside its already strong roster The aim with the new store has been primarily to elevate the customer
of men’s and women’s fashion, including GUESS, Marks and Spencer experience, creating a space that lends itself to leisurely and organised
outlet, House of Cavani, kate spade ny, Jack Wills, Crew Clothing shopping in which customers can easily find items and stop for a drink.
Company, Levi’s and Ben Sherman. The new store will be the brand’s There is a casual room that houses more laid-back looks, a feature
tenth outlet in the UK and will boast a mixture of full price and outlet wall to highlight the brand’s famed ‘shirt of the season’ with large screens
stock, across men and womenswear. to display various head-to-toe looks for inspiration and of course, the
Founded in the 1970s, the brand focuses on soft tailoring, masculine all-important VIP room - named ‘the executive lounge’ - for those all-
shapes and core silhouettes, alongside floral accents. important special occasion fittings.

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