Portuguese fashion brand chooses Nottingham for first UK store

Portuguese fashion brand Carsi is set to open its first UK outlet at 15 Bridlesmith Gate in Nottingham.

The independent retailer, which specialises in high-end, in-house designed evening wear, is currently on site working on a fit-out after FHP Property Consultants completed the letting of the unit.

FHP’s Jack Shakespeare, who acted on behalf of the landlord, said: “It is great to see Carsi taking space on Bridlesmith Gate. The street has had a lot of negative press recently, despite there still being plenty of quality retailers here and open for business.”

Carsi will join the likes of 18 Montrose, Hugo Boss, Flannels and Fred Perry – which recently secured planning permission for a store extension – on the city centre street.

Shakespeare added: “Bridlesmith Gate, like a lot of the high street, is in a state of flux with a number of retailers choosing not to renew leases, or being struck by wider portfolio issues like administration or Company Voluntary Agreements (CVAs). However, with the now undeniable progress in the redevelopment of the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre we are starting to see more positive news for Bridlesmith Gate and for Nottingham.”