Popular new store opens today at McArthurGlen West Midlands The designer outlet in Cannock offers a range of brands A general view of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is set to welcome a new store to its site in Cannock. Article continues below The shopping destination already offers a wide range of designers, including Coach, Kate Spade, and Calvin Klein. ‌ And now French Connection is set to open up on Thursday, April 17. It will sit in Unit 42 of the outlet and promises to offer a "modern, elevated approach to top-end high-street." READ MORE: DVLA update as changes made for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales ‌ READ MORE: New fish and chip shop rules in England mean UK households could be left 'hurt' A spokesperson said: "French Connection is excited to announce the opening of their new outlet in McArthurGlen West Midlands over the Easter weekend. "The new West Midlands store will join a number of luxury brands in McArthurGlen Designer Outlet and reflects the brand’s direction of a modern, elevated approach to top-end high-street. Article continues below "With a light, bright new concept, the outlet will capture the latest collection featuring a beautiful mood-lifting colour palette in a range of styles, including peplum tops in poplin to chambray and feminine floral prints. "Large mirrors allow the space to feel open, and iconic branding throughout reinforces the brand's timeless image." They continued: "Key product features include a delicate summer lightweight checked trench at £99 - perfect for the warmer months ahead, as well as embroidered and striped co-ord sets and bright, short sleeve knitwear just in time for spring." ‌ On the McArthurGlen website, a statement says: "Situated just 30 minutes from Birmingham, Designer Outlet West Midlands is the UK’s newest major fashion destination having opened April 2021, bringing together up to 80 iconic brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, Hugo Boss, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and many more. Elevating the designer outlet experience and shaping the concept of destination shopping, McArthurGlen is Europe's leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets. "Home to the most sought-after luxury, designer and high street brands, we offer our visitors year-round savings of up to 60% in the UK. Article continues below "The pioneer of designer outlet shopping in Europe, McArthurGlen opened its first centre near Manchester in 1995 and our portfolio now comprises 26 centres in 10 countries across Europe and Canada. "McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is the Group's newest and seventh centre in the UK. This exciting new development is a joint venture between McArthurGlen, Aviva Investors on behalf of Aviva Life and Pensions, The Richardson Family and U+I GroupPlc." Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp