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Phase Eight returns to Edinburgh

TFG-owned womenswear brand Phase Eight is continuing its retail expansion with a new Scottish flagship in Edinburgh. The opening at 85 George Street marks Phase Eight’s return to Edinburgh and the retailer’s fourth standalone store in Scotland as part of its commitment to the Scottish market, with a fifth standalone due to open in Glasgow’s...

People

Braehead appoints new centre director

Retail and leisure destination Braehead, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual in conjunction with Savills as property managers, has appointed Ashley Bisland as centre director. Located just outside Glasgow, Braehead covers 1.1 million square feet and is home to brands, including M&S, Primark, TK Maxx and Next. Bisland first...

Retail

Moss is returning to Scotland with new Edinburgh flagship

Menswear and formalwear brand Moss, formerly known as Moss Boss, is re-entering the Scottish market next month with a new rebranded store in Edinburgh's St James Quarter. Opening on March 7, the new Moss store spans 2,372 square feet and will showcase “an innovative retail concept that combines modern design with timeless elegance”. It will...

Retail |Beauty

Chanel to open beauty pop-up in Edinburgh

French fashion house Chanel is opening a beauty pop-up in Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate the launch of its new limited-edition matte lipstick range next month. Opening on March 9, the pop-up will offer an immersive experience focused on the new Rogue Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche matte lipsticks, a collection that features eight exclusive shades,...

Retail

Marks & Spencer to invest 30 million pounds into Scottish stores

Building on its string of investments into its retail network, British retailer Marks & Spencer has now said it is planning to invest 30 million pounds into bricks and mortar stores across Scotland. Among the plans, spanning the next 18 months, will be the opening of over five new locations, supporting over 6,500 jobs throughout the country, the...

Retail

Primark announces WornWell expansion and new Glasgow store

Primark has announced plans to roll out its vintage clothing concessions in collaboration with ‘WornWell’ by the Vintage Wholesale Company as the high street retailer celebrates one year of the partnership. The vintage concession offers Primark customers the chance to shop pre-loved branded and non-branded vintage and one-off items of clothing...

Business

Scottish government to freeze business rates at 2022 levels

As part of its Budget for 2023 to 2024, the Scottish government has made the decision to freeze business rates at 2022 levels. According to its announcement, non-domestic property rates will stay at 49.8 pounds for basic rates, 51.1 pounds for intermediate rates and 52.4 pounds for higher rates. Deputy first minister John Swinney said the move...

Retail

Next continues to add Gap shop-in-shops

Next has opened its fifth Gap shop-in-shops in Glasgow’s Braehead shopping centre, adding to its stores in London, Birmingham and Manchester. The 1,314 square foot Gap shop-in-shop at Braehead opened on November 10 and is located on the upper level of the shopping centre within the Next store and has its own dedicated entrance. The concession...

Retail

SRC demands action to help revitalise Scotland’s high streets

In a bid to save Scotland’s “struggling” high streets, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is calling on the region’s MSPs to take action on challenges faced by local retailers. Outlined in a submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee, the organisation has established five priorities it suggested the government...

Retail |Beauty Featured

Harrods opens first beauty emporium in Scotland

Harrods has opened its first stand-alone H beauty destination in Scotland, following the success of its openings at Lakeside in Essex and Centre:MK in Milton Keynes as part of its long term strategy to bring H beauty to beauty communities around the UK. The latest H beauty is located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping...

Business

Funded training secured for sewn product sector in Scotland

Funded training for the sewn products sector in Scotland is now available for the first time. The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) announced it has secured the future of the Scottish Modern Apprenticeship in Fashion and Textiles Heritage at SCQF Level 5 and added a new additional pathway on the training for ‘Sewn Products’. UKFT said...

Retail |In Pictures Featured

John Lewis unveils refurbished Edinburgh store

Department store John Lewis is reopening its Edinburgh store on May 14 after a multi-million-pound refurbishment as part of its investment in “creating inspiring spaces”. Located within the new St James Quarter, the John Lewis and Partners Edinburgh store boasts a range of new services and experiences, including a beauty studio, personal styling...