Victoria Quarter expansion for home décor retailer

Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that independent home décor store northhome will be expanding and relocating to Victoria Quarter’s County Arcade.

Building on the success of its initial pop-up and subsequent debut site at the destination, northhome’s latest move marks the brand’s third expansion within the space of four years.

Set to open in October, northhome’s new store will trade across four floors measuring 4,230 sq ft, which is double the size of its previous store.

The expansion will enable the company to offer a new line of home fragrances, skincare and packaged food items alongide its Nordic inspired homeware pieces such as kitchen and tableware, soft furnishings and larger furniture items.

Kamil Wangin, co-owner of northhome, said: “The opening of our significantly larger showroom will mark a milestone moment for northhome, which has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2020. With the support of Victoria Leeds, we have been able to consistently grow and develop our concept and are delighted to be continuing our journey at the destination with our elevated offering to customers.”

Rachel Bradburn, leasing director at Victoria Leeds, said: “To play a role in the local success story that is northhome, having evolved from an initial pop-up in Victoria Leeds, to debuting its first permanent store and soon to unveil its much bigger, bolder and better showroom, has been an absolute pleasure! Supporting independent brands and local businesses remains crucial in our ongoing efforts to elevate the tenant mix and safeguard the line-up of authentic, innovative and leading brands at Victoria Leeds.”

This news of northhome’s upsize and relocation follows the recent announcement of British heritage and lifestyle brand Barbour unveiling the city’s first standalone store in Victoria Quarter later this year.