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BEAUTY BRAND SPACE NK HAS OPENED ITS
REGIONAL FLAGSHIP AT HAMMERSON’S BULLRING

The new site is its largest store outside of London, spanning
over 4,356sq ft within the city centre destination.
Located on Bullring’s Upper-Level East, adjacent to All-
Saints, Coach, Dr Martens and Selfridges, the new Space NK
features a dedicated consultation area for makeup and skin-
care, complete with interactive ‘play tables’ for customers to
test products. Stocking a wide selection of premium beauty
brands, Space NK Bullring also has many makeup names
previously only available at its London Oxford Circus flag-
ship. Designed with copper accents, light wood finishes and
soft furnishings, the store offers a calm, modern and inviting
atmosphere to customers.
Beauty has remained one of Bullring’s top-performing
categories, with sustained demand attracting leading global
brands to the destination. Space NK joins other major names,
including a flagship Sephora, their largest facade in Europe,
PURESEOUL, which earlier this year launched its Midlands
debut at the destination, alongside established operators
KIKO Milano and MAC.

Following the success of its Cardiff launch,
Lone Design Club returns with a bold new
chapter, this time debuting CACHE, an inno-
vative retail concept opening in Cabot Circus,
Bristol, in partnership with leading landlord
Hammerson. More than just a name, CACHE
UK NEWS CACHE is where future-facing design, fashion
is a statement. In tech, a cache stores vital
data for speed and performance. In culture,
and creativity are kept curated, considered,
cult and ultimately commercial.
Running until 4 February 2026, CACHE
offers a future-facing format that is becom-
ing increasingly essential. It provides an
entry point for emerging DTC brands to test
physical retail in prime locations with mini-
mal risk. CACHE is a cost-effective, turnkey
solution that removes the traditional barri-
ers to entry.

PRO:DIRECT SOCCER CHARLES TYRWHITT

CHOOSES MANCHESTER EXPANDS ITS UK FOOTPRINT

Early in the new year, PRO:DIRECT Soccer, the globally recognised British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has opened the doors
premium online retailer, will open PD:FC, its new global flagship to its latest UK store in Solihull on Mill Lane in Mell Square,
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Football Performance & Culture store - the first of its kind any- marking the next step in the brand’s future focused retail strat
where in the world. egy. With its mix of historic market town charm and a vibrant
Manchester has been selected due to its deep chemistry and retail scene, Solihull has long been a stronghold for the brand’s
heritage in football, music and fashion making it a natural desti- online customers.
nation to debut this exciting new concept. The store offers these loyal shoppers the opportunity to expe-
Located in Manchester Arndale, the PD:FC store will set a rience Charles Tyrwhitt’s products in person, while also introduc -
new benchmark retail experience for the people of Manchester, ing the brand to new audiences in the area. Spanning 2,100sq ft,
uniquely showcasing how football innovation, performance and the new location offers 1,500sq ft of trading space for customers
culture collide. to explore the full customer-first shopping experience.
It exists to elevate the service proposition and choice of per- The new store debuts a new Charles Tyrwhitt’s mobile POS
formance product – ensuring every player finds the right fit, feel system, enabling team members to serve customers anywhere
and edge to allow them to ‘Play Better’. It curates the evolving in the store - from style consultations at the shirt wall to swift
world of football culture, harnessing the energy of the streets, the “Tap to Pay” checkouts for those on a busy lunch break. The tech
glory of stadiums and the influences within the game and beyond. also gives customers instant access to the full product range via
PD:FC is set to become a new hub for the Greater Manchester iPad, enhancing both convenience and connection.
football community - uniting players, coaches, fans, culture-in- Launched in 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt makes menswear that’s
spired creatives and young talent in and around the game into built to last, using only the finest materials. Their ultimate mission
one shared ecosystem. is to ‘help men look and feel good - effortlessly’.

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