SKATER shoe brand Vans

is taking over Miss Selfridge’s flagship central London store.

The shop, owned by Sir Philip Green, was forced to close as part of his plans to save his struggling Arcadia retail empire.

Miss Selfridge has been moved into the neighbouring Topshop.

Vans hopes to move into the building by the autumn to make the most of the Christmas sales period.

The store will be one of the brand’s largest locations in the world.