Primark opens 31,000 square foot anchor store at Ashley Centre
Primark has opened a 31,400 square foot store at Epsom’s Ashley Centre following the completion of the shopping destination’s £7 million refurbishment.
Now the anchor store at the scheme, the shop is situated next to JD Sports and close to Next, Oliver Bonas and Monsoon and offers Primark’s mix of womenswear, menswear and kidswear, as well as home and beauty.
Subscribe to TRBThe store is the retailer’s 199th site on the UK high street.
Ewa Klepczuk, store manager at Primark Epsom, said: “We are so excited to finally open our doors at such a fantastic shopping destination in the heart of Epsom’s Ashley Centre.
“I am excited for our future in Epsom as we know there really is something for everyone here. Thank you to the entire Epsom community for the warm welcome so far and we look forward to meeting more customers in the months ahead.”
Ashley Centre’s refurbishment included enhancements to the visitor experience such as upgraded signage, wayfinding and a new façade,
Other retailer’s with shops at the scheme include the likes of Deichmann, Lovisa, Boots, Pandora and M&S, and F&B brands such as GAIL’s, Costa Coffee, Pret, and Starbucks.
Louisa Butters, head of urban destinations (retail & offices) UK, at 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.”
