Skechers, the renowned American footwear brand, is set to introduce its new store format in Cardiff, marking its first venture of this kind in the UK.
- The new store will occupy a significant 14,000 sq ft space on Newport Road, scheduled to open next summer.
- Skechers is also strategising a broader UK expansion, seeking more locations for its standalone stores.
- Extensive refurbishment of the Cardiff unit is underway, including modernising access and aesthetic enhancements.
- Sterling Real Estate and EJ Hales are involved in advising for the leasing, while CBRE is representing Skechers.
Skechers, a leader in the leisure and sports footwear sector, has selected Cardiff as the inaugural location in the UK for its innovative store design. The site on Newport Road will span 14,000 square feet and is set to debut in the UK market by next summer.
Aligned with its UK expansion strategy, Skechers plans to extend this store model beyond Cardiff, actively pursuing additional sites across the country. The new locations are expected to provide an enhanced consumer experience, aligning with current retail trends.
The Cardiff outlet, formerly home to Newport Furnishers, is undergoing significant structural and aesthetic revamps. These improvements include new glazing, cladding, distinctive entrance features, and an upgraded access route to the first floor. Such transformations aim to attract customers and enrich their shopping journey.
Sterling Real Estate IM and EJ Hales have played a key role in negotiating the lease for the undisclosed private investor and developer landlord, while CBRE acts on behalf of Skechers.
Additionally, further interest is seen in the remaining 13,000 square feet of the unit, reflecting a buoyant demand for commercial property in the area.
Skechers is poised to make a substantial impact on the UK’s retail landscape with its new store format, starting with Cardiff.
