The long-awaited replacement for the former Topshop store in Solihull’s Touchwood Shopping Centre has finally been confirmed, with plans for a new giant store to open within days. This prominent unit, located in the Crescent Arcade of the mall, has remained vacant since Topshop announced its closure in 2021. The decision came after the pandemic led to widespread store shutdowns and the eventual collapse of Topshop’s parent company, Arcadia Group. Interest around the site intensified in January 2024 when the shopping center installed a mystery hoarding featuring various fictional storefronts.
Touchwood management kept details under wraps, with general manager Tony Elvin hinting at an exciting new opening set for the coming year. Recent developments have revealed that Apple will be taking over the space, marked by new signs posted on July 18. The tech giant currently operates a smaller location directly across the arcade, but it is reported that this existing store, open since 2007, will close once the new location opens at the end of this month. The new Apple store is anticipated to be significantly larger, enhancing the shopping experience for customers.
The official opening date for the new store is Saturday, July 26. While both Apple and Touchwood have been approached for additional comment, Apple has confirmed the date but has not disclosed further details about the new establishment. This comes amidst other recent changes in Touchwood, including the launch of a Mediterranean restaurant, Ori Caffe, within John Lewis, and the arrival of the jewellery store Austen and Blake, which took over the former Costa Coffee unit last November.
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