New Zealand’s Rodd & Gunn picks Cribbs Mall for one of first UK shopping centre stores

New Zealand-based menswear brand Rodd & Gunn is set to open one of its first stores in a UK shopping centre at Cribbs Mall in Bristol.

The expanding brand previously operated a concession within John Lewis at Cribbs Mall, but has now committed to taking a 2,563 sq ft standalone store.

The store will offer a range of traditionally tailored shirts, knitwear, trousers and jeans, polo shirts, Italian leather shoes, leather luggage, and accessories.

Rodd & Gunn’s arrival comes as Cribbs’ fashion retailers reported a 4.5% growth in turnover during 2025, and follows the recent arrivals of AllSaints and Animal at the shopping centre.

Cribbs has also confirmed that global pop culture brand MINISO will be bringing its range of products including trending plush collectibles, blind boxes, plush toys, beauty products, accessories, and snacks to the scheme.

Katie Searle, director of asset management at Sovereign Centros by CBRE, said: “Rodd & Gunn’s decision to open a standalone store at Cribbs is a prime example of how we work with exciting new brand entering the UK fashion market. From a concession at John Lewis, Rodd & Gunn has become a popular brand amongst our younger shopper audience so we are delighted to have found them a new space in which they can grow and thrive.

“Rodd & Gunn’s arrival highlights how Cribbs Mall acts as the perfect destination for fashion brands to create flagship stores. Our large catchment area and strong domestic tourism audience allows us to draw in visitors from far and wide eager to explore new fashion offerings and concepts. This has been evidenced by Rodd & Gunn selecting Cribbs for one of its first shopping centre locations, as well as Animal opening its first shopping centre store at Cribbs last year. Meanwhile, established brands like Mango, H&M, and River Island have all invested in their spaces strengthening Cribbs’ position as the South West’s go-to fashion destination.”

Sovereign Centros from CBRE provide asset management services across Cribbs on behalf of M&G Real Estate, while Time Retail Partners and Cushman & Wakefield are retained letting agents for the centre, with Green & Partners retained in the leasing advisory role.