Montreal-born GARAGE picks Lakeside for next UK store
Montreal-born fashion and lifestyle brand GARAGE is set to continue its UK expansion with the opening of a new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex.
The brand – which made its UK debut on Oxford Street earlier this year – has secured a 4,221 sq ft space on the scheme’s upper level.
GARAGE will offer a range of apparel and accessories to a catchment of 8.5 million people, and looks to draw inspiration from the energy and styles of New York and Los Angeles.
This signing comes after GARAGE lined up two new openings in Manchester earlier this year, with the brand set to launch stores at Manchester Arndale and Trafford Centre.
Robert Jewell, managing director of asset management at Pradera, said: “Lakeside remains the natural choice for brands entering the UK retail market, due to its established reputation as a leading super regional destination. GARAGE’s signing reflects both the strength of the scheme and quality of the brands represented. Its arrival will further broaden the retail mix, adding another globally recognised name to an already compelling line-up, while enhancing the depth and diversity that continues to distinguish Lakeside from competing destinations.”
Romina Kolodziejska, vice president of global real estate and store development at GARAGE, added: “Since launching our first UK location to a strong reception, we are focused on further establishing GARAGE in key retail destinations as we continue to grow our footprint across the market. Opening our first store in Essex marks an exciting milestone in this journey, strengthening our presence in one of the country’s most dynamic and accessible regions. Lakeside benefits from a broad and well-established catchment, where the GARAGE experience is set to resonate strongly.”
This announcement follows the signings of PURESOUL, Space NK, and Oliver Bonas at Lakeside, which together have taken nearly 10,000 sq ft at the destination.
Smith Young and LM are Lakeside’s retail leasing agents, while Metis and LM lead the leisure leasing. Pradera asset manages Lakeside on behalf of SGS UK Retail. Newmark acted on behalf of GARAGE.