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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Entertainment
Lynette Pinchess

Another big name closes in Nottingham's historic shopping arcade

Another retailer has gone from Nottingham's historic shopping arcade, The Exchange - the fifth to close in recent months.

Radley, the designer handbag brand with the iconic Scottie dog logo, has permanently closed its store in the heart of the city centre.

A notice in the window says: "Goodbye Nottingham, we are sad to be leaving.

"Thank you to our hardworking colleagues and loyal customers for being part of the store community for all these years and for your continued support for those to come."

The company will continue to have a presence in the city with a commission in John Lewis, in intu Victoria Centre. The nearest Radley store now is at East Midlands Designer Outlet near junction 28 of the M1.

Just one retailer remains in the row of five shops on the Smithy Row side - Dr Martens.

German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin closed its store late last year, only two years after opening. Designer fashion label Karen Millen also closed last year after going into administration in August.

Warehouse and Oasis have also disappeared from the high street after administrators failed to secure a rescue deal.

The arcade is currently home to businesses including Castle Fine Art, Gauntley's Fine Wine, Tutu and Sofa.com plus food outlets Pret a Manger and Patisserie Valerie.

Centre manager Neil Fincham said: "All efforts are being made to bring new tenants into the scheme, at this challenging time for retailers and property owners alike."

Nottingham City Council owns the building but it is on a long lease to a management company.

A spokesman declined to comment, saying the council has no involvement in the day-to-day running of the arcade.

The shopping arcade, which has been at the heart of Nottingham retailing for more than 90 years, was part of a major civic building project which included the Council House overlooking Old Market Square.

The city's first shopping centre, it was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1929.

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