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A shop loved by Americans has announced an open date for its first Birmingham store - and it's just around the corner.

Bath and Body Works will open as part of the Next store on Friday, October 31.

The shop, on the middle floor of the Selfridges side of the Bullring, has been hidden behind hoarding for weeks as work gets underway transforming it.

Next is the official UK retailer for Bath and Body Works, known for its fragranced bodycare items and candles.

Next has a large Bath and Body Works section at its Merry Hill store but the new Bullring spot will be a Birmingham city centre first.

Fans who say they've visited the store in other countries or asked friends and family to bring items back from abroad have shared their excitement online.

Others, who have seen the vi

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