Primark opens anchor store at Epsom’s Ashley Centre
Ashley Centre in Epsom has welcomed the arrival of Primark, which has opened as the scheme’s anchor tenant following a £7m refurbishment.
Spanning 31,400 sq ft across two floors, the new store is situated adjacent to JD Sports and in close proximity to NEXT, Oliver Bonas, and Monsoon.
Primark’s new location offers the retailer’s range of clothing for men, women, and children, alongside its home and beauty offering.
Louisa Butters, head of urban destinations UK at asset manager CBRE IM, said: “Primark is one of the UK’s most recognisable high street brands, and its arrival is a significant moment for the Ashley Centre. The store has created new job opportunities for the local community, will drive additional footfall, and further strengthens the centre’s position at the heart of Epsom’s retail offer. It builds on the strong momentum generated by last year’s refurbishment and signals the start of an exciting new chapter for the destination.”
Primark’s arrival follows CBRE IM’s recent refurbishment of the Ashley Centre, which included enhancements to the visitor experience such as upgraded signage and wayfinding. Primark joins an range of retail brands at the scheme, such as Deichmann, Lovisa, Boots, Pandora and M&S, and F&B brands such as GAIL’s, Costa Coffee, Pret, and Starbucks.
GCW Property Consultants act for Ashley Centre.