Month: November 2025

We’re excited to confirm the news that Greggs have recently opened its doors in their new and improved shop on Queensmead in Farnborough.

Greggs have relocated two doors up from their old store at 68 Queensmead to 62-64 Queenemead which is circa 2,200 sq ft and is double fronted, increasing the prominence of the store and allowing them to bring in more covers for eating in.

The store was previously occupied by Shoe Zone who recently relocated and upsized themselves into c 4,000 sq ft opposite; another AS Retail deal.

The old Greggs has already been let to a male grooming salon and barbers salon with their fit out due to commence imminently.

Andrew Shepherd, director at AS Retail who advised the landlord on all three lettings commented “We’re really pleased to see the new Greggs open and trading, it looks fabulous and is the ideal backfill for the former Shoe Zone. Over the last few years we have worked hard to improve the tenant mix on this parade which benefits from a very low service charge and has remained a strong pitch in terms of footfall and tenant performance, whereas the two shopping centres in the town have their struggles. The parade is now 100% let but we potentially have some asset management initiatives in 2026 so please do contact me to discuss any requirements for the town. ”

Thanks to the team at Stephen Kane & Co who acted for Greggs as well and the wider teams on the landlord and tenant sides who made it happen. Ramsdens acted for Shoe Zone in the relocation last year and the Grooming Salon were unrepresented.

 

Congratulations to our clients Cards Direct who have recently opened its latest store at The Kingsgate Centre in Huddersfield.

We have successfully negotiated a long-term lease on Unit 7 which was previously occupied by Trespass. The unit comprises c 2,100 sq ft at ground floor with a 680 sq ft mezzanine storage area and sits close to other new openings including Lovisa and Holland & Barrett, with the new Boots store coming soon.

This is their 88^th store with three more planned to open before Christmas including the exciting new stores at The Eastgate Centre in Basildon and on Victoria Street in Blackpool, where fit out has commenced on both.

Andrew Shepherd, director of AS Retail who conducted all the negotiations on behalf of Cards Direct commented “Having populated much of Yorkshire in 2024, Huddersfield remained an outstanding requirement and we’re thrilled to have secured this prime unit, joining the rapidly evolving tenant mix at The Kingsgate Centre which has come on leaps and bounds in the last 18 months. Hot on the heels of this opening will be new store in Basildon, another long-term requirement now fulfilled, and Blackpool with one other new unit in North West commencing fit out next week’

We continue to search nationwide for our clients as we build an acquisition pipeline for 2026 and push towards the 100 store milestone; if you have anything you feel is suitable please send it through to Andrew Shepherd.

Newns Webster acted for the Landlord in Huddersfield. Jamieson Mills acted for the Landlord in Basildon and Barker Proudlove acted for the landlord in Blackpool.