Stradivarius to open first store in Kent at Bluewater

Stradivarius is set to open its first store in Kent at Landsec’s Bluewater shopping centre later this month.

The women’s fashion brand – which is part of the Inditex group – will take a 8,488 sq ft unit on the Lower Thames Walk, adjacent to M&S.

Stradivarius joined Inditex – the owner of fashion retailers Zara, PULL&BEAR, and Bershka – 1999 and is offers womenswear, footwear, and accessories.

The brand joins over 280 stores and food and beverage operators at Bluewater, as well as a 17-screen Showcase Cinema de Lux, Gravity Trampoline Park, and Dinotropolis Giant Soft Play.

This signing comes as Bluewater prepares to welcome the arrival of Crew Clothing, which is set to open a 1,050 sq ft store at the scheme.

James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater, said: “Stradivarius has been our most requested brand for some time now, and our original announcement sharing that they’d be joining our retail line-up was met with huge excitement.

“We’re delighted to be able to give fans of the brand a concrete opening date, so that they can start planning their shopping trips.

“This marks the first time our guests will be able to shop their collections in the region, and we can’t wait to welcome them through the doors when the store opens next week.”