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Skopes opens its largest brick-and-mortar store in Leeds

Menswear brand Skopes has opened what it says is its largest brick and mortar location ever in Leeds, marking a “major expansion” for the label and a homecoming to the city where it was founded in 1948. The flagship store, which is located in White Rose Shopping Centre, spans 3,800 square feet and offers a full range of menswear, including...

Fashion

Skopes launches suit collections made with recycled plastic bottles

British tailoring brand Skopes has launched its first sustainably-sourced suit collection made using plastic bottles. The suits, in the Leeds-based brand’s Morelli, Pepe and Gambino ranges, are each made using at least 45 recycled plastic bottles. Skopes linked up with UK-based sustainable clothing manufacturer Lyfcycle to develop the new...

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Business

Menswear brand Skopes eyes expansion with HSBC UK funding

Leeds-based menswear brand Skopes is looking to expand its high street presence following a 6 million pound funding package from bank HSBC UK. The family-run retailer, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, plans to open 15 new stores across the UK over the next 2 to 3 years, which will join the retailer’s existing presence online, at...

Retail

Lacoste, Whistles and Skopes to open at Meadowhall

Lacoste, Whistles and Skopes are set to be the latest names to join Meadowhall’s impressive portfolio of fashion retailers following the shopping centre's multi-million-pound refurbishment last year. Lacoste will open a 1,700 square foot store on a 10 year lease, Whistles will open a 990 square foot store on a 5 year lease, and Skopes will open...