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Rituals Cosmetics to make regional debut in centre:mk Rituals Cosmetics is to open a new store at centre:mk Milton Keynes marking its debut in the region. Located on Silbury Arcade opposite the new H Beauty flagship, the 2,571 sq ft store will open later this year. Kevin Duffy, centre:mk’s Centre Director, said: “We work continuously to enhance our offer with best-in-class brands such as Rituals as we anticipate and satisfy the evolving needs of guests. Personal wellbeing and beauty are key areas, so Rituals is a great addition that, along with other recent openings at centre:mk, creates an offer unrivalled anywhere in the region.” Rituals was founded in 2000 by Raymond Cloosterman, a former Unilver employee with the aim of transform their customers’ every day experiences to create relaxing and meaningful moments. The first Rituals store opened in Amsterdam and has since expanded worldwide to 27 countries with approximately 800 stores. Having opened the first store in the UK in Covent Garden in 2016, Rituals now boasts 36 stores across the country. RF
Crep Collection Club & Vanilla make bricks and mortar debuts at Bluewater Landsec has announced the launch of two new retail concepts at Bluewater in Kent. Crep Collection Club, the trend-led sneaker specialists, have opened their first standalone store, whilst accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla has launched its debut space at the destination, following the success of its established online and concession presence. Rob Hardie, Portfolio Director for co-owner and asset manager of Bluewater, Landsec, commented: “The launches of bricks and mortar debuts for Crep Collection Club and Vanilla adds a point of difference for Bluewater’s retail offer. Bluewater continues to attract emerging and independent brands alongside well-established international names. These openings join a number of other brands who recently selected Bluewater and reinforces our position as one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations.” RF
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