Nokia announces launch of Flagship London Store.

Nokia announced the launch of its pioneering UK Flagship Store on London's Regent Street thatwill open its doors to the public on friday the 8th February 2008.

Nokia's press release says that the store is "Designed to set the benchmark in technology retailing practice, through the creation of an upscale, high-energy environment", Nokia also promise that the Regent Street Store will offer "the ultimate shopping experience for Nokia's wide portfolio of mobile devices".

Simon Ainslie, Managing Director Nokia UK commented, "In championing our brand, Nokia Regent Street will be dynamic, original and beautifully designed. The store will provide world-class customer service and deliver a unique experience enhancing our customer's lifestyles."

"The Nokia Flagship Store pioneers new technologies and techniques, setting a new standard in the retail world as a whole. At Nokia Regent Street, everyone will be able to test the latest Nokia mobile phones and multimedia computers, and learn about Nokia's range of services and technologies in a comfortable, cutting-edge environment."

To promote the launch of Nokia Regent Street, Nokia has created Meet London, a unique exhibition that brings together the creative talent of four high profile Londoners representing film, music, sport and art to produce a series of one-off, intimate portraits that capture London in 2008. The portraits from Jaime Winstone, Dizzee Rascal, Darren Bent and Rankin will be displayed in store from 7 February 2008. They will also be available to view on Nokia's Meet London online gallery - www.meet-your-city.com.

Nokia Regent Street is the eighth store to be launched as part of the Nokia Flagship Store strategy, which aims at covering major locations globally.

A new Flagship store is due to open at Heathrow's Terminal 5 in March of 2008.

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