Press Release
GERRY WEBER AND HABITAT COME TO REGENT STREET
21 September 2005
Gerry Weber, the high profile German fashion retailer is the latest international name to arrive on Regent Street. Taking 8,500 sq ft, the flagship store will be the Gerry Weber’s first in the UK and is the first retailer to take space in The Crown Estate’s latest development at 185 – 191 Regent Street.
Stylish home furnishings and accessories retailer, Habitat, will also be opening a new store at 123 Regent Street following their recent successful planning application. The new store will be 22,000 sq ft in size and bring a new, vibrant retail experience for shoppers on Regent Street.
Gerry Weber is expected to be opening their first UK flagship store on Regent Street in early 2006. Habitat will be opening in 2006 too. The news of the arrival of Gerry Weber and Habitat comes after the recent announcement that Kipling, Frey Wille and Alex Reade Motor Sport are also getting ready to open on Regent Street.
Gerry Weber is one of the leading fashion and lifestyle companies in Germany and Europe. Building on its strong brands and an innovative marketing and sales strategy, Gerry Weber has aggressively expanded its position in the national and international market and is today the third largest supplier of ladies’ wear in Germany.
Habitat has been at the forefront of design quality on the UK high street since the 1960s. Their commitment to ‘simple, functional, beautiful and affordable’ design makes them an ideal retailer for Regent Street with its proud history and exciting vision for the future.
David Shaw, Head of the Retail Portfolio at The Crown Estate, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the news that we will soon be welcoming Gerry Weber and Habitat to Regent Street along with three other fantastic retailers. Although the West End undoubtedly faces challenges, our £500 million refurbishment programme for Regent Street is enabling us to continue to attract the best national and international retailers who all contribute to making Regent Street a unique international shopping destination, synonymous with quality, heritage, style and success.”
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