Urban Outfitters targets empty Princes Street store

AMERICAN fashion chain Urban Outfitters looks set to open a new store on a prime site in Princes Street.

The company currently has only one branch in Scotland, in Glasgow city centre, and is said to be ready to take over the former Zavvi music store in Princes Street, which closed at the end of last year.

A source was quoted as saying: "It's in the final stages of negotiations.

"The deal has all but been agreed and all being well the fit-out should be under way within the next few months."