Topshop (kinda) returning to Ireland in high street comeback
The clothing brand closed its final shop in late 2020, with the brand being purchased by ASOS in 2021 and their clothes being available on ASOS' website as well as in Nordstrom in the US.
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However, following a teaser that they would be returning in physical form earlier this year, Topshop announced that it will be reopening physical shops in Denmark, France and in Ireland.
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McElhinney's in Donegal, the largest department store outside of Dublin, will be where Topshop first returns to Ireland, while Primetemps shops in France and Magasin du Nord shops in Denmark will also see the shops return.
Drapers report that McElhinney's will see a Topshop department from August 21, with a spokesperson saying that they're 'delighted' to be back.
'We're delighted to confirm we will stock in a range of partners across Europe and Rest of World territories including Printemps, Magasin and McElhinneys,' a Topshop spokesperson said.
ASOS bought Topshop's parent company Arcadia in 2020. Pic: Shutterstock
'I'm excited to see Topshop back in person,' the brand's managing director Michelle Wilson told Draper. 'I think the partner that we are collaborating with is an incredible partner.
'I think it will surprise a few people. I'm looking forward to the day that we launch that and seeing people's reaction and excitement.'
Topshop closed its beloved St Stephen's Green flagship store in 2019, before it emerged that ASOS bought out Arcadia, its parent company, for €300million and its remaining stock for €30million.
Several Irish outlets of Topshop and other brands closed in 2019. Pic: Shutterstock
'The acquisition of these iconic British brands is a hugely exciting moment for Asos and our customers and will help accelerate our multi-brand platform strategy,' ASOS Chief Executive Nick Beighton said at the time.
'We have been central to driving their recent growth online and, under our ownership, we will develop them further, using our design, marketing, technology and logistics expertise, and working closely with key strategic retail partners in the UK and around the world.'
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