Well-known retail and restaurant brands will be opening stores at intu Bromley shopping centre in time for the Christmas rush.

Fashion giant Fat Face open its doors permanently on December 5 and British clothing favourite Jack Wills will launch a pop-up shop in the run up to the big day.

Lifestyle brand Jo Malone will open a branch next to White Company and American outdoor shoes and accessories store Timberland has moved in on the lower mall next to Apple.

Italian café chain Carluccio’s is also opening a pop-up, additional to the existing eatery already situated in the centre.

Intu Bromley said the new stores have created around 50 jobs.

Craig Higgins, intu Bromley marketing manager, said: “We’re extremely excited to welcome these brands to the intu family, and to share them with our shoppers just in time for Christmas.

“Not only will they bring something new to Bromley’s retail offering for the festive season, but they’ll also create over 50 new jobs which is fantastic for the community.”