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Sook to takeover unit on Liverpool One’s Upper South John Street

Sook, the pop-up retail space operator, is taking over a unit on Liverpool One’s Upper South John Street, marking the brand’s first foray into the North-West. The 1,250-square-foot pop-up will operate for three months and will offer leases ranging from three days to a month, “providing a blank canvas for businesses to engage with customers in...

Retail |In Pictures

Swarovski opens new ‘WonderLux’ concept store in Liverpool

Luxury crystal jewellery brand Swarovski has opened a new ‘WonderLux’ store concept at Liverpool One, showcasing an immersive luxury retail experience. The 2,000-square-foot store, located on Peter’s Lane at Liverpool One, marks the return of a standalone Swarovski store to the city. The store reflects Swarovski’s new visual identity, led by the...

Retail |Beauty

Lush to launch new ‘Shampoo Bar’ concept in Liverpool

Handmade cosmetics company Lush is opening a new hair salon concept next month in Liverpool, offering exclusive hair washing and styling services. ‘The Shampoo Bar’ will open on May 6 on the ground floor of Lush’s Church Street store, the beauty and skincare retailer's largest store in the world. The concept will allow customers to have their...

Retail

Foot Locker chooses Liverpool to open its largest store in Europe

American sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker has opened its largest store in Europe. It is located at Liverpool One, a shopping, residential and leisure complex in the English city. “The new store is the ultimate destination for sneaker fans in Liverpool and a great platform for the city’s many creative talents. Liverpool has such an...

Fashion

Liverpool announced limited denim capsule LVPL

Denim and sportswear line Liverpool just announced a new limited collection. The brand has decided to launch a denim capsule collection as part of its Spring 2018 line. The new collection is entitled "LVPL" and combines both performance and fit with a Japanese-inspired twist. The denim includes floral embroidery as well as cropped wide leg cuts...

Business

Shop Direct axes 95 jobs after 'digital-first' policy launch

Liverpool-based online retailer Shop Direct has implemented a new 'digital-first' policy which has lead to 95 employees in the city and the Greater Manchester area being made redundant. The roles being cut include creative roles, buying, merchandising, planning, scheduling, operations and customer service, as the catalogue and online firm aims...

Fashion Featured

International spend in the UK to boom through to Christmas

The final quarter of 2014 may witness the boost it needs this Christmas, after a slower year of international spend in the UK, thanks to a rise in visitor numbers. According to retail specialist, Global Blue and VisitBritain, international visitors figures have seen the largest growth during the fourth quarter of this year, up 13 percent over...