Beauty specialist SpaceNK is to open a branch in Leicester. The high-end chain is set to open in the city's Highcross shopping centre later this year.

The store is one of three new locations announced this week. It is expected the Leicester shop will open in June.

Commenting on the three openings, Charlie Evans, head of retail at Space NK, said: "We have an ambitious year planned for our store this year – with exciting plans to follow for the second half of 2025.

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"This is just the start of bringing Space NK to more customers, making it easier for them to shop for the best in beauty." Brands stocked by SpaceNK include Charlotte Tilbury, Byredo, Dermalogica, Elemis, Facegym, Hermes, Kiehl's, Nars, Olaplex, Paula's Choice and Verso.

A spokesperson for the company said: "Each new location will offer over 100 of the world’s most coveted beauty brands. The stores are designed with the customer experience in mind, where textures, tones and lighting are paramount.

"Customers can rely on receiving unbiased advice, alongside an experience that provides space to stay and play." Other stores announced this week will be opening in Chelmsford and Kent's Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Space NK, which also has a store in Market Harborough's High Street, was founded in 1991 by Nicky Kinnaird. There are now dozens of stores around the UK, as well as some in Canada.