A series of new Flannels stores will begin trading in the coming months, with the premium multibrand retailer set to open new shops in Plymouth, Southport, Newport and Swindon.

The new store openings will take the Mike Ashley-owned chain‘s portfolio to 12 stores, with the first located in a vacant Sports Direct shop on Armada Way in Plymouth.

Meanwhile, Flannels‘ branch in Newport will be at 9-12 Commercial St – the location of another Sports Direct – while the Swindon shop will be on Regent St.

In Southport, Flannels will open on Tulketh St.

According to Drapers, Flannels may be opening a three-floor London Oxford St flagship in the autumn after the business purchased a freehold to a three-floor corner property.

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