The Bournemouth-based department store announced that it will be expanding its current portfolio, re-opening McEwens of Perth as a Beales store. The store had closed last year after McEwens went into administration, however chief executive of Beales Tony Brown, has high hopes for the site once it is opens possibly as early as November. Speaking on the announcement, he added, “We are confident that Beales will be able to meet the needs of our new customers in Perth and surrounding area, continuing Perth’s tradition of offering all that is best from a local, independent department store.”