CBRE Investment Management has announced that Oliver Bonas, the independent British lifestyle brand, has selected Angel Central to open its newest store in Islington.
Angel Central will see the arrival of a 2,856sq ft store for Oliver Bonas, neighbouring anchor brand H&M as well as Flying Tiger. Opening on May 11, the new space will be designed by the brand’s in-house team and will stock a range of fashion, homeware and jewellery, as well as an extensive gifting section, which will be a first for the Islington scheme.
This new store follows the closure of its previous space at 147-148 Upper Street, demonstrating the ongoing appeal of Angel Central as a prime retail and leisure location within the borough and the opportunities it creates and delivers for leading retailers. Oliver Bonas will join a raft of brands such as UNIQLO, Rituals, and MUJI, as well as a host of leisure and F&B, with the likes of Northwood, Vue, and The O2 Academy music venue.
Louisa Butters, head of retail Aaset management UK at CBRE Investment Management, commented: “Angel Central has observed a very strong first quarter in terms of leasing and performance, and Oliver Bonas’ signing is evidence of this ongoing success. It is a brand which has been on our radar for quite some time and it’s fantastic to have them as part of our retail portfolio and deliver more variety for our visitors.”
The news of Oliver Bonas’ upcoming arrival coincides with the destination reporting a strong first quarter in 2024, with like-for-like sales seeing an uplift of 6.4% vs Q1 2023, and footfall also up 3.7% vs the same time last year. It also follows the news that KIKO Milano, the Italian beauty brand, has opened its new store at the destination, enhancing the beauty and skincare offer within Angel Central and the wider borough.
CBRE and Colliers act for Angel Central, while Oliver Bonas dealt direct.
