Kuoni Travel to open standalone store at Cribbs

Kuoni Travel is set to open a new standalone store at Cribbs Mall in Bristol after 12 years at the scheme.

The travel operator, which currently operates within the centre’s John Lewis store, has signed a five-year lease to occupy the 600 sq ft former Goose & Gander unit.

Kuoni offers a range of holidays, including long-haul island-escapes, safaris, honeymoons, road trips, family holidays, group tours, and cruises.

The operator’s commitment to Cribbs Mall follows a number of new deals at the scheme, including the openings of New Zealand clothing brand Rodd & Gunn alongside MINISO. Cribbs Mall has also welcomed a number of food and beverage providers this year, including Loungers, Joe & the Juice, Wingstop and Honest Burgers. In addition, footwear and apparel brand Skechers has upsized to a new 4,700 sq ft unit at the scheme after signing a 10-year lease.

Katie Searle, director of asset management at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “Welcoming Kuoni Travel marks another important step in broadening and strengthening the mix of retail and leisure at Cribbs. We are always looking to evolve the offer so that it resonates with both local visitors, those travelling in from across the South West and further afield.

“We are seeing continued growth in footfall, driven in part by significant ongoing investment in the surrounding area. This includes the neighbouring Brabazon Development, which will bring forward 6,500 new homes and 2,000 student bedrooms. Cribbs consistently ranks as one of the strongest performers across many of our occupiers’ UK portfolios, reinforcing its appeal as a destination where brands like Kuoni can invest with confidence.”

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