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Fashion brand to open first Kent pop-up at shopping centre this week. Goody bags will be on offer for the first 50 customers. A modern fashion brand will be opening its first-ever Kent pop-up store at a busy shopping centre this week. Fast-growing label ARNE is headed to Bluewater Shopping Centre, launching a temporary store on Saturday (October 10). Article continues below The 2,799 sq ft pop-up will operate on the Lower Guildhall next to Reiss for the next six months. Founded eight years ago, the brand specialises in contemporary menswear, womenswear and footwear. Article continues below This launch will mark ARNE's first retail store in Kent, following a successful two-week pop-up store in Carnaby Street last year. To celebrate the launch, the first 50 paying customers will receive a goody bag. Article continues below 138216277808 Shoppers will be able to explore ARNE's exclusive product launches and the brand's latest collections of apparel. ARNE joins fellow fashion brands Jack & Jones, and HUSH in launching at Bluewater this week. Plus, Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene will be opening at the popular retail destination later in the season. Meanwhile, the shopping centre's food and beverage line-up has also expanded with the arrival of artisan bakery kiosk Macarooner last month, and the upcoming Kent debut of award-winning pizzeria Forbici. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater, said: "The opening of another regional-first at Bluewater reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing best-in-class brands and unique retail experiences to Kent. We are delighted to welcome ARNE to our line-up of retailers. "The brand has built an impressive following over the last eight years, and we know our guests will be excited to explore their high-quality menswear, womenswear, and footwear collections in person from this weekend." Article continues below Find out more about things to do in Kent with our free What's On email HERE

Major fashion retailer opening new Leeds store inside historic Victoria Quarter arcade. Local Democracy Reporter Published 23rd Sep 2026, 11:30 BST The company is expanding its chain of stores. A fashion retailer is set to move into a historic Leeds arcade after plans were agreed with the council. Clothing chain ARNE was granted permission to convert a vacant unit at Grade II-listed Cross Arcade in Leeds, part of the Victoria Quarter. Internal alterations will be carried at the site on King Edward Street as the company expands its chain of stores. Leeds City Council granted listed building consent to bring part of the arcade back into use. A report by design firm CubicWorks Ltd said: "The works comprise the internal fit out of ground and first floor levels of 13-15 King Edward Street so that it can be occupied by ARNE, a high quality clothing retailer. "The unit was previously occupied by Diesel clothing, but it vacated the unit about five years ago. The unit has since stood vacant." The report said the refurbishment would preserve historic features of the site in the city's Victoria Quarter. The design would be consistent with existing ARNE stores trading in Manchester and Liverpool. The report said: "ARNE currently has stores in Liverpool and the Trafford Centre, and are looking to open additional stores in Manchester city centre and Leeds." The report said the development would secure the long-term future of the site and encourage city centre regeneration. It said: "The proposed development will provide a series of economic, social and environmental benefits." The council said its conservation officer raised no objections to the proposed development. A planning officer's report said: "Number 13-15 King Edward Street has a Grade-II listed status and was designed by Frank Matcham as part of the County Arcade development for the Leeds Estates Company. "The proposed works are considered to have a positive impact on the heritage asset by enhancing and preserving its architectural character and ensuring its continued viable use as a retail unit."