Category: News

AS Retail are delighted to have been appointed by Quiznos UK to advise on their expansion within London & The South East.

Quiznos operate from over 1,000 stores in 30 countries being one of the global leaders in toasted subs plus offering a wider menu including salads, wraps, soups, coffee and cakes.

After successful openings at The Glades in Bromley, The Mall in Luton and The Treaty Centre in Hounslow, we are now seeking 300 – 1,000 sq ft in major Shopping Centres. Food Courts or inline units in busy, but quirky locations are sought and regional Malls nationwide will be considered.

Please contact Andrew Shepherd or Will Stone at AS Retail for a copy of the requirement brochure or to discuss any sites that might be suitable.

Congratulations to our retained clients Cards Direct who have opened their 25^th store at The Lewisham Centre in South London.

Andrew Shepherd, Director at AS Retail, leased their first unit to them in 2012 at The Spires in Barnet and has advised them on every new store since. Starting cautiously with sites in Harlow, Luton and Chatham in 2013 and 2014, the expansion programme has accelerated with between six and eight selected sites opening each year.

The Lewisham opening comes shortly after the launch of the new store in Southend-on-Sea and will be followed by another three or four locations before Christmas with the roll-out continuing into 2019 and beyond.

Please contact Andrew to discuss the ongoing requirement.

AS Retail are delighted to have been appointed by District Coffee to advise on their expansion within London.

Established in Parsons Green, District Coffee have been building a steadily growing customer base with their coffee, baked goods, and friendly atmosphere. With two shops open and trading, we are looking for more excellent locations in London.

We are seeking 150 – 1,500 sq ft with high footfall in west London and ideally in close proximity to a tube station

Please contact Rob Jones or Claudio Palmiero at AS Retail for a copy of the requirement brochure or to discuss any sites that might be suitable.

We are pleased to have been instructed to offer three new kiosks that are to be developed in the heart of the Lower Precinct, Coventry, below Caffe Nero.

The Lower Precinct Shopping Centre benefits from a high footfall and is home to national retailers such as H&M, Next, Pandora, TJ Hughes and The Entertainer.

Each kiosk will comprise approximately 250 sq ft and will be available in Summer/Autumn 2019 at a quoting rent of £20,000 pax per unit.

Please contact Andrew or Claudio for more details and to register your requirements.

AS Retail are pleased to receive instructions to let 24 Cornmarket in Derby on behalf of M&M Fund.

This prominent property which occupies a fantastic position on the corner of Cornmarket and Albert Street also has planning consent for Class A3 Use, making an excellent proposition for a restaurant or coffee shop. Cornmarket is one of the prime retail locations in Derby, linking Derby’s busiest shopping street St Peter’s Street along with Intu Derby, with the Cathedral Quarter.

Please get in touch with either Rob Jones or Claudio Palmiero for full info.

We are delighted to have been instructed to offer Unit 6, Peter House on Oxford Street in Manchester, to the market on a new lease basis. The unit is located in close proximity to the Manchester Central conference centre, the famous Midland Hotel and opposite St Peter’s Square.

It comprises approximately 960 sq ft and is available from October 2018 at a quoting rent of £59,500 pax.

Please contact Andrew or Rob for further information and to register your requirements.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious real estate graduate to join our expanding agency team.

Our new Graduate Training Programme, open to final year students who have studied for a RICS accredited degree or master’s degree, will provide you with a first-class platform from which to launch your surveying career.

If you are interested in working in a fun, forward thinking and growing business then please get in touch.

Acting on behalf of Card Direct, AS Retail are delighted to have advised on the leasehold acquisition of 82 High Street in Southend-on-Sea. The latest addition to the Cards Direct growing chain has opened its doors in May.

Now trading from 24 stores, Cards Direct plan to expand further in 2018 and beyond and we welcome opportunities from the Midlands, East Anglia, South East and Greater London. Please contact Andrew Shepherd at AS Retail for a copy of the requirement brochure or to discuss any sites that might be suitable.

AS Retail are delighted to be instructed to market two exciting opportunities within new residential led developments in Greater London.

In Uxbridge we have approx 1,700 sq ft in sitting just behind High Street, close to the Underground Station and Bus Terminus plus with a heavy office content in the immediate vicinity. This would be ideal for A1/A3/D2/Sui Generis uses (STPP).

At Forest Hill we have a unit of circa 3,500 sq ft, possibly with some external area within a new residential development fronting Clyde Terrace which leads to the station and the development also links to Dartmouth Road. This location would work well for B1/D1/D2.

Please contact Andrew or Claudio for further information and to register your requirements.

We are delighted to announce that we have been instructed jointly with Carlton Park on the leasing of 19-22 High Street in Kidderminster.

This prime large property is arranged over three floors totalling 33,300 sq ft with an extended frontage to High Street plus secondary entrance into Rowland Hill Shopping Centre. The property sits close to EE, Vodafone, O2, Poundland and Vision Express and it is available as a whole or on a split basis.

Our marketing details can be found via the Property Search and please contact either Andrew Shepherd or Rob Jones at AS Retail on 020 7287 2155 or Carlton Park to discuss your requirement or obtain further information.