Sovereign Centros has completed two leasing deals at Merry Hill shopping centre with homeware retailer KENJI and beauty and wellbeing brand Rituals.
KENJI has taken a 4,833 sq ft store on the lower mall adjacent to Schuh and Rituals has taken a 2,022 sq ft unit on the upper mall, which was occupied by Phase Eight before the retailer relocated into a larger store with sister brand Hobbs. Both stores will open later this year.
Alistair Winning, asset manager at Sovereign Centros, said: “Having brands like KENJI and Rituals joining the retail line-up here at Merry Hill adds to the ever-increasing range of retailers, products, and experiences. This is a perfect example of the continuous progress we’re making, with leading retailers selecting the destination and upholding our position as one of the top 10 destinations in the UK. We look forward to welcoming them to Merry Hill later this year.”
Stacey Lynch, head of operations at KENJI, added: “We are so excited to announce that we will be opening at Merry Hill. It’s a sign of KENJI’s continued growth that we’re setting up shop at another top UK retail destination. Bridging the gap between the virtual and real universe is part of our mission, to appeal to modern trends and create an interconnected future. Operating a store at such a prominent and dynamic location is instrumental to accomplishing this, so we are thrilled to be opening at Merry Hill later this year.”
Penny Grivea, managing director for UK & Ireland at Rituals, said: “We are so excited to be opening this stand-alone store at Merry Hill. Living during these ever-changing, fast-paced times, we understand more than ever the need for creating moments of joy and feeling balanced during our everyday life. The new Rituals store will help customers to achieve a sense of wellbeing by finding the perfect products that will help them to balance the body, mind, and soul. This opening marks an exciting time for the brand in growing our retail presence across the UK.”
JLL and Time Retail Partners represent Merry Hill. KENJI and Rituals both dealt direct.
