Primark has opened at Ashley Centre in Epsom as the scheme’s new anchor tenant, following a £7m refurbishment of the shopping destination.
The new 31,400 sq ft store spans two floors and is located next to JD Sports, close to other major retailers including Next, Oliver Bonas and Monsoon.
Shoppers will be able to browse Primark’s full offer across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear, as well as its homewares and beauty ranges.
The opening marks a significant milestone for the centre as owner CBRE Investment Management looks to build on the momentum of last year’s revamp, which included improvements to signage, wayfinding and the wider visitor experience.
Louisa Butters, head of urban destinations UK at CBRE IM, said: “Primark is one of the UK’s most recognisable high street brands, and its arrival is a significant moment for the Ashley Centre.
“The store has created new job opportunities for the local community, will drive additional footfall, and further strengthens the centre’s position at the heart of Epsom’s retail offer.
“It builds on the strong momentum generated by last year’s refurbishment and signals the start of an exciting new chapter for the destination.”
Primark joins a line-up of brands already trading at Ashley Centre, including Deichmann, Lovisa, Boots, Pandora and M&S, alongside food and drink operators such as Gail’s, Costa Coffee, Pret and Starbucks.
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