Stradivarius to open first Welsh store
Stradivarius, the international fashion brand, has chosen the St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff as the location for its first Welsh store.
The new 5,200 square foot shop will be situated on the Upper Grand Arcade, opposite H&M, and will open in Spring 2018.
Established in 1994, Stradivarius has grown into a multinational brand with stores in over 60 countries.
Gareth Dougherty, real estate manager at Stradivarius owner Inditex, said: “We are delighted to bring Stradivarius to Cardiff. This will be our fifth store in the UK and the first in Wales. Stradivarius takes a youthful and feminine approach to fashion. It introduces new trends, designs and fabrics to its young customers and this store will embody the brand’s unique sense of style in the heart of the dynamic city of Cardiff.”
The news follows recent fashion openings at St David’s by the likes of Oliver Bonas, CK Underwear, Lovisa and Kids Around.
Speaking on behalf of the St David’s Partnership, a joint venture between Landsec and Intu, Colin Flinn, regional managing director – west, said: “The fashion offer at St. David’s continues to grow from strength to strength. The scheme consistently attracts leading international and home-grown brands emphasising its importance in the national retail landscape. Stradivarius is a key example of the appeal of St David’s as a high performing location within the UK.”
