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A well-liked excessive avenue vogue chain liked by Princess Catherine has vowed to open 10 extra shops throughout the UK, including to its current portfolio of 43. Jigsaw dates again to 1970 and has its roots in Richmond in London, however has expanded throughout the nation to have shops in Edinburgh, Leeds, Belfast, Nottingham and Cambridge, in addition to many different UK cities and cities. The model’s managing director Tikki Godley confirmed plans to extend the retailer’s current retailer portfolio by near 1 / 4.

This will reportedly be achieved with the assistance of Colliers, which has different vogue shoppers similar to Oliver Bonas and Sweaty Betty. It comes after the style retailer revealed its spectacular Christmas buying and selling season, which noticed general gross sales rise by 26%, whereas in-store gross sales elevated by 14%. The model mentioned that below new management introduced in at first of 2025, the style model “sharpened its focus on product, fit and fabric – reconnecting with customers seeking timeless design, quality craftsmanship and wearable collections that transcend seasons”.

Bosses have now confirmed they’re “planning to expand its retail footprint across the country”. They revealed: “The business is investing in stores that bring the brand experience closer to its growing customer base.”

There aren’t any confirmed plans as to the place these new shops shall be. Jigsaw not too long ago opened its refurbished 65 Kensington High Street flagship retailer, which had closed in 2023 for renovations.

Jigsaw is especially recognized for womenswear, a lot of which has been noticed on Princess Catherine through the years. It additionally sells sneakers, luggage and different equipment.

Princess Catherine was truly as soon as employed on the firm as an assistant equipment purchaser, working 4 days per week there. Jigsaw additionally has 28 concessions in John Lewis and Fenwick within the UK, in addition to the Arnotts division retailer in Dublin, Ireland.

It is considered one of a number of excessive avenue chains which have introduced plans to open new shops throughout the UK as others, similar to River Island and GAME, shut down various retailers.