Lifestyle brand to launch at Victoria Gate as opening date looms

AS the opening of Victoria Gate nears in less than a month, another retailer has been announced for the development.

British lifestyle brand Joules is set to open up in the £165m retail development by Hammerson when it launches on 20 October.

It has taken on a 3,024 sq ft site on the ground floor next to GANT.

There, it will offer its range of clothing, accessories and homeware.

It will join other retailers including The White Company, Anthropologie, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cos and of course the John Lewis department store, anchor tenant of the site.

Restaurants include D&D and Argentinian steakhouse CAU.

Together they will create the 575,000 sq ft Victoria Estate.

Robin Dobson, director of Retail Development at Hammerson said: “Joules is a great addition to scheme’s retail offer and we are delighted that the brand has selected the scheme to open a new store in the city. The imminent launch of Victoria Gate with its new mix of brands will support Leeds’ ascent up the rankings as one of the best places to visit and shop in the UK.”

Andrea Gray, Retail and Shows Director at Joules comments: “We’re thrilled to be bringing our unique personality and style back to Leeds and shoppers in the area. The Victoria Gate scheme is an exciting new development that we’re delighted to be a part of.”