Autumn opening for Swedish retailer in Liverpool One

Trendy Swedish fashion retailer Arket will open its fifth store in the UK, 004013-941, in early autumn, in Liverpool.

The opening follows the Stockholm-based brand’s launch last August with stores on Regent Street and Covent Garden, as well as in Copenhagen, Brussels, Munich and Amsterdam, and an online store in 18 European markets.

Arket is a brand within the H&M group, with collections for men, women, children and the home.

The new store will be located at 91–92 Paradise Street, in Liverpool One, and will occupy a two-storey space of around 800 square metres.

It will also include a vegetarian café based on the New Nordic Food Manifesto.

Its fashion collections will be complemented by selected items from approximately 50 other brands.
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“We entered the UK with two great central locations in London last autumn, followed by an opening in East London earlier this year,” said Arket’s managing director Lars Axelsson.

“Liverpool One is an innovative and inspiring shopping destination and we feel very excited about the opportunity to meet new customers and to expand our presence in the UK,” he added.

Alison Clegg, director, asset management at Liverpool One owner Grosvenor Europe, added: “The signing of Arket secures one of Europe’s most interesting new brands for Liverpool One

“Their presence adds even more appeal to our offer, which is unique in the North West and one of the most compelling in the UK.”

The signing of Arket follows the recent announcement that fellow H&M Group brand, Cos, is also going to open a regional flagship store at Liverpool One.

Cushman & Wakefield and Metis Real Estate Advisors acted for Liverpool One. Arket dealt direct.