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URW acquires stake in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter and will rebrand as Westfield

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the parent company of shopping centre chain Westfield, has acquired a 25 percent stake in Edinburgh’s mixed-use destination, St James Quarter, from Nuveen Real Estate. The move forms a new joint venture with majority owner APG, which retains its 75 percent stake in the 110 retail, leisure and dining destination,...

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Schuh to bring refreshed retail concept to new Scottish flagship

Footwear retailer Schuh is set to open a new flagship store in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it will also introduce a refreshed retail concept and a collaboration with sneaker brand Asics. Due to open in May, the new 5,500 square foot store will be located on Level 1 of the Galleria at St James Quarter, sitting alongside Boots and Moss. The site...

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H&M to open new store at St James Quarter in Edinburgh

H&M is set to open a new store at St James Quarter in Edinburgh on June 24. Spanning two floors, the 2,100 square metre space will feature the Swedish fashion retailer’s womenswear, menswear, kidswear and junior departments in a “very different interior look and feel” to other H&M stores. The store will have a “warmer, more welcoming interior...

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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...

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Fashion Retail Academy expands to Scotland

London-based Fashion Retail Academy is expanding its reach to Scotland for the first time through Fuse, an exclusive partnership with St James Quarter and Edinburgh College to help boost the country’s retail industry. Fuse, which is currently recruiting more than 450 retail jobs within St James Quarter, is bringing Fashion Retail Academy’s...