Joe Browns to open in Bowness-on-Windemere
Home and fashion retailer Joe Browns has chosen the lakeside setting of Bowness-on-Windemere for its latest store which opens this weekend.
Located in a landmark 2,500 square foot building in the town’s renowned Queens Square, Joe Browns Bowness store will feature a bright, eclectic and contemporary shop fit designed to showcase the fashionable collections in a ‘standout style, complete with a dazzling centrepiece chandelier.’
The opening is the first franchise store for Joe Browns who has partnered with successful retail entrepreneurs Adrian and Julie North.
Peter Alecock, CEO, Joe Browns said: “We are excited to be opening our first new store in four years with an amazing franchise partner. Bowness-on-Windemere is a fantastic location for the store.
“The lakes are one of the UK’s most remarkable areas, so where better to open one of the UK’s most remarkable stores? It’s a fantastic location to showcase our exciting, colourful and engaging clothing and homewares. Bowness will stock the very best we have to offer and is the first of our franchise partnerships, so we can’t wait to welcome in all our new shoppers.”
Adrian North, Joe Browns Bowness Franchise Owner, added: “In a time of homogenous high streets we are delighted to be working with a truly adventurous brand that has the vision and courage to step outside convention.
“Using our 33 years retail experience and working closely with Joe Browns wonderful team we have created our most ambitious store ever, full of colourful surprises in keeping with a brand that brings excitement back into fashion and shopping.”
Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, Joe Browns is one of the top UK retailers recording significant growth. The company recently celebrated its strongest year to date, with sales leaping by almost 21 per cent and profits up by 7.8 per cent.
The retailer recently announced further expansion plans and is currently searching for sites for ten new stores across the UK.