We are talking to occupiers and landlords all the time and if you need any property assistance or advice in these uncertain times then please get in touch as we are happy to share our insights:
Andrew
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Ellie
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Following the successful recent openings of clubs in Clapham and Farnborough and despite the current situation, AS Retail are still actively looking to acquire sites for Jetts Fitness in Greater London and South East England.
We are seeking D2 units with 24 hour trading (or change of use opportunities) of between 5,000 – 8,000 sq ft, ideally single level but will consider two levels. A minimum 2.7m floor to ceiling height is required and car parking close by (or close to transport hubs). Previous Gyms that may become available owing to business failure will be positively considered.
For further information please contact Ellie Oldershaw or Andrew Shepherd at AS Retail to discuss any sites which might be suitable.
This week AS Retail are celebrating their 5 year anniversary. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking all our clients for their support.
Roll on the next five years.
We are delighted to showcase the new Claire’s Accessories unit who are now open and trading in Unit 25A after a recent relocation within The Cascades Shopping Centre. Sports Direct will be commencing a fit-out shortly on the 50,000 sq ft BHS space with their opening planned for the Summer.
We have other exciting leasing opportunities for permanent and temporary lettings in the scheme so please contact either Andrew Shepherd or Will Stone if you have any requirements.
Acting on behalf of Cards Direct, AS Retail have acquired the latest addition to their portfolio which opened in Staines last weekend.
Cards Direct was established in 2012 and currently has thirty-three stores in high streets and shopping centres throughout the UK with more planned openings this year.
For further information please contact Andrew Shepherd at AS Retail for their requirements list.
AS Retail are delighted to have been appointed by Pinza to assist on their roll-out in the UK.
Pinza opened its first site in Dubai in 2015 where it introduced their unique home-grown ideas which is a modern foodie’s answer to a wholesome, delicious and healthy eating concept. Quickly adding four more sites to their brand in the United Arab Emirates and two delivery hubs in London, they are now looking to expand further into dine-in venues.
We are seeking A3 units of between 1,500 – 2,500 sq ft preferably in close proximity to transport hubs and offices in prominent locations in London. The City, Midtown and West End are of particular interest along with quality locations in Zones 2 and 3.
For further information on this interesting concept please visit their website at https://uk.pinza.com and contact Will Stone or Andrew Shepherd at AS Retail to discuss any sites which might be suitable.
Following the successful opening of new branches in Eastbourne and Telford, AS Retail have been appointed to assist coffee experts Jamaica Blue in the search for further sites for 2020 and 2021 opening.
Jamaica Blue is a casual dining concept brought to us by Food Co and is been built on two simple beliefs: a belief in sourcing the very best coffee; and a belief in using only fresh, premium ingredients to deliver contemporary café dishes with a twist. The name, Jamaica Blue, is drawn from the majestic Blue Mountains of Jamaica, one of the best coffee producing regions in the world and home to the exclusive Wallenford Estate® Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.
The brand now operates from seven locations in the UK as well as internationally including Australia, New Zealand, China and Singapore. Please see www.jamaicablue.co.uk for further information on the concept and menu.
We are seeking units of 1,250 – 2,500 sq ft in prominent locations in shopping malls, high streets, in-store concessions, hospitals and airports in strong and/or affluent markets in towns in the South and the Midlands. Please contact Andrew Shepherd or Ellie Oldershaw at AS Retail for a copy of the landlord pack and to discuss the requirements.
Andrew commented ‘We are delighted to be assisting Jamaica Blue with their expansion programme. The concept is superb; great coffee and fabulous classic dishes but with a twist. They will be a great addition to shopping centres and high streets across the country and we look forward to working with them to identify new sites’
Our clients Jetts Fitness have opened their latest studio at The Meads Shopping Centre in Farnborough.
Arranged over Ground and First Floor, the 7,500 sq ft studio has a new 24 Hour access, parking validation at the centre car park as well as two extended frontages into the mall and signage onto the inner ring road.
The studio looks fantastic with an amazing fit out and state of the art equipment. We wish Brad and Steve plus the rest of the Farnborough team every success.
AS Retail are actively seeking new studios for Jetts for 2020 and 2021 opening. We are looking for sites ideally of 6,000 – 8,000 sq ft, they can be over multiple levels which have or can obtain 24 hour D2 use. Areas of particular interest are Greater London, the Home Counties, South East England, West Yorkshire / Leeds suburbs and the West Midlands. Please contact Andrew Shepherd or Ellie Oldershaw to discuss any opportunities.
We are very excited for our client Static’s first Studio to open its doors in Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms. After their recent soft opening, the team at Static are all set for their grand opening in the New Year.
Static is a new indoor cycling experience, energising the body and mind. The State-of-the-art Studio is equipped with amazing technology and acoustics for a phenomenal ride.
Please visit their website at https://www.static.fit for more information.
AS Retail advised for Static in the acquisition of this site and we are actively seeking further sites UK wide over the coming 12 months.
Please contact Andrew Shepherd at AS Retail for a copy of the requirement brochure or to discuss any sites that might be suitable.
Sports Direct alongside sister brands Flannels and USC have signed to take the former BHS unit at The Cascades Shopping Centre in Portsmouth.
The store totals approximately 150,000 sq ft of space with two trading levels and a double-height frontage overlooking the new central breakthrough area.
They will commence fit-out in March 2020 with a planned opening in May.
Andrew Shepherd at AS Retail, who conducted the negotiations, commented: “Sports Direct are a fantastic addition to The Cascades and will, alongside our existing anchors of Primark, H&M, Next and TK Maxx and our ongoing improvement programme, consolidate The Cascades as the primary centre in the city centre.”
For more information, please follow the link to view the ACROSS Magazine’s news article.
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