Abercrombie & Fitch is set to open a store in east London’s Spitalfields this summer after hailing record sales in the first quarter.
The American fashion retailer’s new store will be located at 2 Horner Square, housing womenswear and menswear ranges in “a light and bright space”, Drapers reported.
It will also include click-and-collect services and an art installation, showcasing photography from around the capital.
Last month, Abercrombie & Fitch revealed it is on course for a second consecutive year of double-digit sales growth for the first time in over a decade as 90s fashion continues its comeback.
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As a result, the business raised its full-year outlook after operating income soared 282% to $130m (£102m) for the three months to 4 May.
Net sales jumped 22% year on year to $1bn (£780m) during the quarter, marking the highest first-quarter sales in the company’s history.
Abercrombie & Fitch managing director EMEA Scott Clarke-Bryan told the title: “Our A&F Spitalfields market location is another great example of our commitment to this market, and we look forward to providing an engaging experience for our customers in Shoreditch.”
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