Coach to open debut store in Birmingham

London - US luxury label Coach is set to open its debut store in Birmingham. Global real estate property management Hammerson announced the New-York based brand is set to open a 280 square meter store in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham. The exact opening date of the store has yet to be announced.

The debut store will be located on the upper east level of the shopping centre and offer Coach full range of handbags, footwear, outerwear as well as accessories. The Birmingham store opening will be the second Coach store to open outside of London, following on from the brand's store in the Victoria Quarter, in Leeds.

"We are delighted to be opening our first standalone store in Birmingham. Bullring has a reputation as the region’s premier retail destination, and so it is a perfect fit for Coach," said Andrew Stanleick, President, Coach Europe in a statement. "Following a successful launch in Leeds’ Victoria Quarter last week we are looking forward to bringing Coach’s modern luxury concept and collections to Birmingham.”

Iain Mitchell, UK Commercial Director at Hammerson, added: “This latest signing reflects the strength of Bullring’s leading retail mix, attracting high-end, aspirational brands to the city. We’re delighted to welcome Coach’s first standalone store in the city, which significantly strengthens the already dynamic retail line-up at the centre.”

Photo: Coach SS17 Campaign, Coach website