French accessories retailer Longchamp, has opened a store in Edinburgh, its first standalone outlet in the UK outside London.
Located on Multrees Walk, it joins a list of other luxury brands on the pedestrianised street, such as Gucci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Scottish designer Strathberry.
Stephanie Azan, UK managing director of Longchamp, said: “We are thrilled to bring Longchamp’s unique heritage of craftsmanship and signature style to Edinburgh.
“This new boutique represents a significant step in our commitment to growing the brand’s presence across the UK and our commitment to continue to offer elevated experiences.”
Adam Stone, head of European retail leasing strategy at landlord Nuveen said: “The arrival of Longchamp is a significant moment for Multrees Walk with the French brand’s heritage, craftsmanship and global prestige making it an excellent addition to the Walk.
“As we continue to grow and evolve, welcoming such an iconic brand reinforces Multrees Walk’s position as a leading luxury shopping destination, and we look forward to the year ahead with Longchamp joining our luxury portfolio of brands.”
The arrival of Longchamp coincided with new figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium showing an encouraging rise in retail sales in Scotland.
Total sales increased by 3.3% during January, compared with the same month last year, when they had increased by 1.5%.
Footfall also improved last month, up by 5.1% year-on-year and by 5.5% in Edinburgh. In Glasgow it rose 4.8%.
Ewan MacDonald-Russell, deputy head of the Scottish Retail Consortium, explained that the sales performance was the best monthly total since last April, albeit the figures benefited from comparison with the storm-hit figures last year.
“After a disappointing 2025 retailers will hope this presages a sustained return to retail destinations from shoppers,” he said.
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