Sephora to join line-up at Cabot Circus

Sephora is to open its first store in the South West at Bristol’s Cabot Circus this spring.

The news marks the second letting to Sephora for Hammerson following the French beauty retailer making its debut in the Midlands at Birmingham’s Bullring in November 2024.

Sarah Boyd, managing director at Sephora UK, said: “Bristol is a city that thrives on creativity, individuality and self-expression – values that sit at the very heart of Sephora.

“We’re thrilled to be opening our doors in Cabot Circus, bringing our world-class beauty experience to a vibrant community that celebrates art, innovation and culture.”

Sephora is the latest major brand to sign up to Cabot Circus, which welcomes over 17 million visitors a year and serves a catchment of more than 3.6 million people.

M&S has recently launched a flagship 80,000 square foot store at the scheme and Sephora will arrive shortly after a new Odeon which is due to launch in February.

Paul O’Brien, director of leasing & commercialisation at Hammerson, said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Sephora to Cabot Circus and we know customers will be too.

“Securing this beauty powerhouse underpins Cabot Circus’ leading position in the South West and underscores the demand for our prime city location.”