Jack & Jones to open four new stores in UK
Danish fashion retailer Jack & Jones is continuing its expansion across the UK by opening four new stores. The shops will be situated in both high street and shopping centre locations in Exeter, Carlisle, Swansea and Cwmbran.
Jack & Jones have acquired a 1,750 sq ft high street store Exeter‘s high street and a 2,200 sq ft store in Oxford Street in Swansea. The retailer is also targeting shopping centres with a 3,050 sq ft store in The Lanes in Carlisle and a 1,800 sq ft store in the Cwmbran shopping Centre.
Launched in 1989, Jack & Jones is now sold in around 2,000 retail shops across Europe, of which 270 are franchises. As part of plans to grow the business Jack & Jones has retained property agent CBRE to act on its behalf in Scotland and to also assist with its requirements in the north of England.
Kevin Simms, retail director, CBRE, commented: “Since launching in 1989, Jack & Jones has seen a meteoric rise across Europe and has quickly grown to become a successful global fashion brand. The retailer has also seen considerable success in the UK and is currently well positioned to grow the business further. Following the opening of these most recent stores it is anticipated expansion will continue throughout the UK in strong regional high streets and shopping centres.”
Jack & Jones is part of the family-owned Bestseller clothing company.
