Next says it will unveil its new "highly anticipated" department-style store at Atria Watford on Thursday.
The retailer has been busy reconfiguring its relatively new Home & Beauty shop that was formerly home to Debenhams.
The "concept" store, which will open in full at 9am on March 31, will include a clothing department for women, men, and children, along with a home department and the existing beauty hall.
The expanded offering will also include concessions from partner brands including Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Mamas & Papas, and Costa Coffee.
Next says this is its first store in England offering such a range of departments.
It sees Next converting its stores at Atria Watford into one, with the one inside the shopping centre set to close permanently.
Store manager Dipak Varsani said: "My team and I are very excited to be launching this amazing new store - the first of its kind for next offering clothing, home, beauty, and welcoming our partner brands Costa Coffee, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and Mamas & Papas.
"With the loss of John Lewis and Debenhams from Watford, we hope to bring back a bit of the department store experience the town has always enjoyed and deserves."
The shop will be open from 9am-8pm on Mondays to Wednesdays, from 9am-9pm on Thursdays, from 9am-9pm on Fridays, 9am-7pm on Saturdays, and 11am-5pm on Sundays.
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