Søstrene Grene to open first store in the North East
Danish homewares retailer Søstrene Grene is to open its first store in the North East at Newcastle’s Eldon Square.
Situated on the upper mall in a 5,000 square foot unit, the shop will will stock the retailer’s Scandinavian inspired products, including home decor items, kitchenware, stationery, gifts and craft supplies.
The store will also feature areas for workshops and events where customers can engage in crafting activities and learn new skills.
Jonathan Cooper, UK joint venture partner at Søstrene Grene, said: “Newcastle is the perfect place to continue our UK expansion and we can’t wait to welcome Søstrene Grene to the North East. It will offer customers the chance to discover the joy of finding beautiful, functional and affordable items, all while experiencing the unique atmosphere that Søstrene Grene is known for.”
Søstrene Grene is currently expanding across the UK and now has more than 30 stores here as it looks ahead to reaching 100 by 2030.
Cormac Hamilton, general manager of the Eldon Square team, added: “We are very excited to welcome Søstrene Grene to the North East. Eldon Square’s central location allows for high footfall, providing a great opportunity for the Scandinavian brand to build awareness and rise in popularity in the North East.”
The new store will open this summer.
