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Fashion Network
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Sephora's Liverpool One store finally opens
French beauty giant Sephora arrived at Liverpool One on Thursday (22 May), welcoming nearly 1,000 shoppers, many who had queued for the 09:00 opening. First announced last autumn and following a 'hugely successful' launch in the North East, Sephora's North West England debut takes up a 6,727 sq ft cornerstone unit at a key entrance to Liverpool One's South John Street. Sephora UK's MD Sarah Boyd said: 'We have had immense demand from our fans in Liverpool to open a store in their city. Liverpool has been a key location in our brand expansion plans, and we were prepared to wait for the right opportunity, which this prominent Liverpool One unit provides.' Rob Deacon, Asset Management director at Liverpool One, added: 'Sephora is a brand that represents exactly what [we look] for when adding to our line-up. It is globally celebrated, has a huge base of loyal fans, and delivers a bold, compelling concept. Consumer demand for Sephora is strong in Liverpool, and securing best-in-class retailers and experiences for the city is precisely what we aim to achieve at the destination, so the entrance of this beauty powerhouse is a natural partnership.' Liverpool will be the eighth store in Sephora UK's growing physical retail portfolio, which includes stores in Westfield London and Stratford City, Manchester's Trafford Centre, Newcastle's Eldon Square, Gateshead Metrocentre, Birmingham Bullring and Bluewater in Kent.
Fashion United
15-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
House of CB to open second UK store in Liverpool
House of CB is set to open its first UK store outside of London. The British womenswear brand is preparing to enter the city of Liverpool with a 6,500 square foot space scheduled to open in Liverpool One. The brand, which already boasts a large social media presence, was chosen as a means to 'add diversity to Liverpool One's occasion-wear offer', the shopping district's landlord, Landsec, said in a release. Commenting on the news, the firm's director of asset management, Rob Deacon, said: 'Bringing with it an online follower base of millions, House of CB's new store will provide just that, introducing its internationally acclaimed fashion to the city as it expands its presence in physical retail. 'The store will complement our one-of-a-kind line-up of leading fashion retailers, providing even more unique reasons to visit Liverpool One.' House of CB opened its first permanent retail store in 2024 on London's Oxford Street, following the success of a pop-up space that it had operated in 2023. The location added to its existing standalone stores in the US, in Los Angeles and Atlanta, as well as its concession in Selfridges.
Fashion Network
12-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Anthropologie to make North West debut at Liverpool One this autumn
Global womenswear/accessories/homewares brand Anthropologie is heading to North West England this autumn for the first time and the venue of choice is Liverpool One. Anthropologie's 7,000 sq ft flagship with a trading space of 5,000 sq ft will open in a prime location on Peter's Lane, Liverpool One's premium lifestyle district. It will house the brand's own-label collections, including Maeve, Daily Practice and Celandine, as well as clothing lines across womenswear brands, and a range footwear, accessories, and homewares. Matt Hilgeman, managing director at Anthropologie International said:'Creativity is at the heart of everything we do - from our product curation to the in-store experience - so opening in a city with such a rich cultural identity feels like a natural fit.' Rob Deacon, Asset Management director at Liverpool One – Landsec, added: '2025 is a year of huge momentum [for us]. Anthropologie is yet another leading international retailer that aligns perfectly with the calibre of brands at the destination, further cementing Liverpool One as the UK's hot spot for the best names in retail, and providing more unique reasons to visit.' Anthropologie's signing follows the news of Uniqlo 's opening last month, becoming another city debut. Also joining the line-up later this month is beauty giant Sephora and TFG London, whose brands include Phase Eight, Whistles, Hobs, Inside Story and White Stuff.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Date confirmed for new Liverpool ONE store
Bath and Body Works has announced it will be opening its new store in Liverpool ONE on April 26 at 10am. The personal care and home fragrance brand Bath & Body Works first announced its Spring opening last year but only recently announced the exact date. Since opening its first UK store in 2022 in Bluewater, Kent, the American beauty retailer has opened six further locations including in Manchester and Sheffield. The new site in Liverpool ONE is the company's first in the city. Shoppers can expect to see products such as shower gels, soaps, home fragrances, candles and nightwear. READ MORE: We asked Liverpool ONE shoppers what shop they'd like to see next READ MORE: Shop owner 'felt sick' as he watched what man in cape did The opening will occur just two days after the opening of a new store from Japanese clothing retailer, UNIQLO. Other anticipated openings this year include beauty retailer, Sephora, and lingerie brand, Boux Avenu This year is expected to be one of the biggest for launches the complex has seen, according to Grosvenor's asset management director at Liverpool ONE, Rob Deacon. He said: "You'll be seeing a lot more vinyl going up over the next few months as the scheme's tenant mix continues to evolve and elevate. 2025 will be the biggest year for openings since the scheme opened in 2008, with the strongest line up of new brands anywhere in the UK. Watch this space."
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Liverpool UNIQLO opening date confirmed for this month
Shoppers will be glad to hear they won't have to wait much longer for a much-anticipated store in Liverpool ONE. The opening date for the international clothing brand UNIQLO has been confirmed as this month. The retailer announced its plans to arrive in the city last October with signage going up at the tail end of 2024. Since then, shoppers have been waiting for the store to open and welcome customers through its doors. Now, the retailer has said the store, which occupies the former Tessuti building on Paradise Street, will open in a matter of weeks. READ MORE: Grand National 2025: Sweepstake kit to print for free for the big race on Saturday READ MORE: IKEA opening 'mini' retail park store where you can get the meatballs UNIQLO will open on Thursday, April 24, with a sales space of approximately 1,430 sq meters across two floors. The brand promised it would bring a 'fresh perspective to Liverpool's fashion landscape'. Shoppers can expect popular services such as UTme! customisable T-shirt station and a dedicated Studio, allowing customers to repair, remake and recycle preloved items to sustain clothes for longer inside the store. UNIQLO said it was 'proud' to collaborate with local partners to make the opening a celebration of the 'vibrant Liverpudlian community.' Activity will kick off with Girls On The Go Liverpool, an organisation that promotes women's health and empowerment. In the lead-up to the opening, they will be hosting UNIQLO-run clubs. The confirmation of the opening date is part of a much bigger plan for UNIQLO. The apparel retailer has also revealed it is opening stores in other regions in the country - namely Birmingham and Glasgow this autumn. As it stands, UNIQLO currently has 20 stores in the country. Speaking about the announcement, Alessandro Dudech, COO of UNIQLO UK, said: 'UNIQLO continues to invest in the UK retail landscape, growing our store footprint and e-commerce across the nation. "With this strategic next step, UNIQLO will open its doors to the locals who live in and around Glasgow and Birmingham, as well as the thousands of visitors to the cities. 'We are excited to offer LifeWear - clothing designed to last, born from the Japanese values of quality, simplicity and functionality to more customers." The company prides itself on producing apparel with longevity. Said to be designed 'to be of the time and for the time', UNIQLO believes it offers 'modern elegance that becomes the building blocks of each individual's style. This year is expected to be one of the biggest for launches Liverpool ONE has seen, according to Grosvenor's asset management director Rob Deacon. He previously said: "You'll be seeing a lot more vinyl going up over the next few months as the scheme's tenant mix continues to evolve and elevate. "2025 will be the biggest year for openings since the scheme opened in 2008, with the strongest line up of new brands anywhere in the UK. Watch this space."
