Garmin has opened its first UK store in Southampton’s Westquay shopping centre, as the brand continues to rise in popularity in the country.
The almost 1,500 sq ft store, based in the centre’s upper shopping level, houses the watch retailer’s range of consumer electronics as well as its products for both cars and the marine industry.
The store, which opened on 6 November, includes imagery, colours and textures inspired by the outdoors to make the brand “come to life”.
The launch comes as Garmin has continued to invest in the region, having set up its European headquarters nearby in Romsey, Hampshire over 30 years ago.
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Garmin UK and Ireland managing director Jon Oliver said: “We are thrilled to bring Garmin’s extensive product range to one location on the high street in the UK for the first time.
“We’re passionate about our products and excited for more customers to experience them first-hand, whether that’s through speaking to our expert staff or attending the events we will hold for the local community.”
He added: “It feels fitting that the next step in our growth in the UK is the opening of this store in Southampton’s Westquay, down the road from our European headquarters.”
Garmin joins Fanatics in recently opening its first UK standalone store, located on London’s Regent Street.
In October, streetwear brand Represent also debuted its first UK shop in Manchester, following a period of mass growth.
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