Month: November 2024

What an amazing year Cards Direct have had.  A total of 21 new stores plus one relocation/upsized store have opened in 2024; the last two openings being in Bridgend and Corby.

Cards Direct’s geographical reach now covers the majority of the country including three stores in South Wales, the West of England from Bristol through Hereford, Cheltenham and Gloucester and up into the West Midlands to Stafford, then across the East Midlands up to Yorkshire and Humberside where stores have been opened in Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, Scunthorpe and two in Hull (to name a few!).

Andrew Shepherd, Director at AS Retail who advised Cards Direct on all the lease acquisitions commented “Congratulations our clients in achieving this huge milestone and a massive well done to everyone involved in the store acquisition programme. A big thanks to the landlord teams who have leased us the spaces and we look forward to working with you going forward as the expansion continues into 2025.”

We already have a number of sites identified for 2025 openings but if you have anything you feel suitable across England and Wales please contact Andrew Shepherd at AS Retail.

Following immediately in the wake of the recent Jetts Fitness launch, Pirates Landing Soft Play have now opened their amazing new 6,600 sq ft children’s play arena at Brightwells Yard.

This exciting regional brand is another excellent addition to the tenant mix at Brightwells. Pirates Landing are already established in Camberley and Wokingham; catering for children up to the age of 12 years with their frames, slides, tunnels and ball pool; they host organised birthday parties and have an on-site café.

Andrew Shepherd director at AS Retail who leased the space on behalf of the Landlord commented “We are pleased to welcome Pirates Landing to Brightwells Yard. They are another fantastic opening adding to the 6-screen Reel cinema, Jetts Fitness, Pilates Movement Studio & Charters. Monte Forte Pizzeria and Nandos will be opening this month as we build occupation at this quality development.”

We still have a number of spaces available from 800-8,000 sq ft for retail, catering and service sector available to let for immediate occupation.  Please contact Kathryn or Andrew to discuss your requirements.

Photographs taken from the Pirates Landing website.