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Lefties retail expansion in the United Kingdom

Overview

Inditex has launched its budget fashion and lifestyle brand, Lefties, in the United Kingdom, beginning with a flagship store at Liverpool ONE. This physical retail debut follows the brand’s British online platform launch in late July.

The Liverpool location covers approximately 2,500 square meters and utilizes advanced retail technology, including robotic hanger sorters and RFID self-checkouts, to enhance efficiency and customer experience. The store provides collections for men, women, teens, children, and babies, as well as a ‘Home Collection’ for textiles and decor.

The expansion is expected to create more than 400 direct local jobs. Following the Liverpool opening, the company plans to open two additional stores by the end of 2026: one at Lakeside in Essex and another at the Metrocentre in Gateshead.

Entities

Liverpool ONE · Inditex · Lefties · Xavier Ruz Riera · Zara

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Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Lefties opens first UK physical store in Liverpool

    Inditex-owned brand Lefties has opened its first UK physical store in Liverpool, with plans for two more locations by 2026 and the creation of over 400 local jobs.

  2. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Lefties makes UK retail debut with Liverpool flagship

    Inditex has debuted its budget brand Lefties in the UK with a flagship store in Liverpool, utilizing robotics and RFID technology to compete with Primark and Shein.

Sources

cronicadecantabria.com · distribuicaohoje.com · enfoques.gal · expansion.com · laregion.es · madata.gr · merca2.es · theguardian.com · theindustry.fashion