{"id":4913,"date":"2025-10-03T05:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T05:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegloss.online\/?p=4913"},"modified":"2025-10-03T05:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T05:22:18","slug":"budget-fashion-retailer-that-could-rival-primark-set-for-uk-debut-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegloss.online\/?p=4913","title":{"rendered":"Budget fashion retailer that could rival Primark set for UK debut in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1d5c02\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">The bargain fashion chain originated as a Zara outlet in the 1990s.<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35728955\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">A budget European fashion chain could be coming to the UK in 2026<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Getty Images )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Our high street has had its ups and downs this year. However, there&#8217;s some more good news, as one European fashion brand is set to make its UK debut next year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Budget Spanish clothing company Lefties, which originated as a Zara outlet, currently operates across 18 countries that includes the likes of Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Italy, Romania, Turkey and Qatar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">However, it looks to be expanding, with the retailer&#8217;s owner the Inditex Group, the parent company of Zara, Bershka and Pull&amp;Bear, said to be mulling at least four locations for stores in the UK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">While there have been no specific plans announced yet, Inditex is said to be considering sites at Kent\u2019s Bluewater shopping centre, Essex\u2019s Lakeside shopping centre and London\u2019s Westfield and Oxford Street, reports the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retailgazette.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/lefties-uk-launch\/\" aria-label=\"Retail Gazette.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">Retail Gazette.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Since Lefties specialises in on-trend clothing at affordable prices, the move could mean that the chain may rival another budget fashion retailer on the UK high street &#8211; Primark.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36001422\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36001422\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article36001422.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Lefties-fashion-store.jpg\" alt=\"A general image showing a Lefties fashion store front \" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article36001422.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Lefties-fashion-store.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article36001422.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Lefties-fashion-store.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article36001422.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Lefties-fashion-store.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Lefties, which originated as a Zara outlet, now operates across 18 markets<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Billed as one of the main bargain fashion companies in Spain and internationally, the clothing firm says that it offers clothing, footwear and accessories that are &#8220;aimed at all types of people and all ages.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">The potential UK expansion for the company was initially announced in June, with the Inditex Group said to be targeting 30,000sq ft flagship units in shopping centres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Founded in the 1990s, Lefties originally started off a store for leftovers from fellow Spanish fashion house Zara, but has since evolved into a retailer in its own right.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Now said to operate at least 200 stores, the fashion company expanded into an online presence in 2020, another feature that could see it rival Primark, as the fast-fashion chain does not yet branched out into online shopping.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">It comes after we recently reported on the first Primark closure in over a decade, with the budget retailer set to be closing down its site based in the Orchard Shopping Centre in Dartford next year.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"31116701\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article35224459.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"&#10; 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If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">According to the firm, the decision to close the store came after &#8220;careful consideration&#8221; as the building it is located in is due to undergo &#8220;significant&#8221; repair work, leaving 53 jobs at risk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">News of the potential UK stores next year would mark another exciting opening for our high street that has witnessed multiple closures this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">The past few months alone has seen Poundland, The Original Factory Shop and B&amp;M announce closures for stores across Scotland, while beloved beauty chain Bodycare has disappeared completely after collapsing into administration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Claire&#8217;s Accessories is one of the latest UK favourites to avoid total collapse, as it was bought over by Modella Capital just last week, although 145 stores and thousands of jobs are still at risk.<\/p>\n<section class=\"Grid_grid-container__uDzQC\" data-testid=\"grid\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"grid\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36000960\"\/>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">However, there&#8217;s been a fair bit of good news recently, with multiple new openings announced to combat the closures, with the most recent including Glasgow&#8217;s Uniqlo store officially opening its doors today, Thursday, October 2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">The Japanese apparel brand&#8217;s first store in the city is located on Argyle Street, marking the second store in Scotland following the opening of its Edinburgh Princes Street site last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bargain fashion chain originated as a Zara outlet in the 1990s. 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