The smart Brummies among us have been preparing for Christmas for ages, buying bits and bobs and putting them away for the festive season. With the best will in the world, that isn't us - we're more likely to have a big rush to get it all sorted ahead of December 25. We're excited, then, to have so many new shops coming to the city centre in time for the flurry of festive purchases.
There are seven we're particularly chuffed about, and we're telling you everything we know about them in this story. Selfridges is the one that seems to come up time and time again when we're chatting about the season, but there's plenty of others too. We'll share the new food and drink options in another feature but for now, let's have a peek at the shops on the horizon! Read more: Three-floor bar opening in Birmingham New Street with 'British countryside' vibes Subscribe to our Brum Food Club food and drink newsletter for the latest news from our hospitality scene every Thursday.
Rudells A luxury jewellery which opened on Valentine's Day in Wolverhampton almost 90 years ago is opening its first city centre shop ahead of Christmas . Rudells, which has a prominent store in Harborne , will open its doors at Burlington Arcade, half way up Birmingham's busy New Street, ahead of the festive season. The shop will specialise in luxurious timepieces from Patek Philippe as well as stocking other prestigious brands.
The plan is to launch in November and work is already underway to transform the former Suit.