The White Company to open second Essex store at Lakeside

The White Company is set to open its second store in Essex at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock.

Opening in spring 2026, the 5,000 sq ft store will offer products across clothing, home, fragrance, bedding, and the Little White Company children’s range. The store will be one of four new openings in spring for the brand across the UK.

The White Company joins a number of premium brands at Lakeside, including H Beauty, Reiss, Charles Tyrwhitt, and Chisholm Hunter.

Max Collett, associate director of asset management at Pradera Lateral, said: “As a brand that epitomises timeless luxury, and comfort, we identified The White Company as the perfect fit for Lakeside. We’re laser-focused when it comes to creating a dynamic retail mix, with the addition of premium brands such as The White Company forming a key foundation in our leasing strategy. We have no doubt the brand will enjoy great success at the centre.” 

Beth O’Regan, head of property at The White Company, added: “Lakeside’s diverse retail, F&B and leisure offering, coupled with its ambitious strategy were a key factor in our decision to bring The White Company to the centre – it is the perfect home for the brand and its customer base. We greatly look forward to welcoming the people of Essex and beyond to the new store.”

Lakeside, owned by SGS UK Retail, is asset managed by Pradera Lateral. The leasing agents for this deal were LM Real Estate and Smith Young.