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Iceland set to open store in Falklands and become first UK high street retailer on islands

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What happened

Iceland has confirmed it will open a store on the Falkland Islands, becoming the first UK high street brand to operate there.

Key facts

  • Iceland has confirmed it will open a store on the Falkland Islands, becoming the first UK high street brand to operate there.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:08:00 UTC.

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