Iconic fashion brand with 114 UK stores opens in pretty market town | UK | News
A beloved British fashion brand has announced the addition of a new store to its 114 stores nationwide. This comes as other shops close high street stores due to changing consumer habits and rising operating costs. Crew Clothing will open its first store in the Market Place in Barnard Castle this month. This will be its first store in County Durham, according to local media reports. The 750 square meter store is expected to create around six new jobs in the local area and will be located at 24 Market Place.
Crew Clothing has been around in the UK for over 30 years. It was first established in Salcombe, Devon, in 1993. The new store in Barnard Castle will be on the site of the former Teesdale Mercury building. The brand is known for its classic British style, which includes polo shirts, rugby tops, Oxford shirts, printed dresses and soft knitwear.
Carol Kane, retail sales manager at Crew Clothing, said: “Crew has always been successful in market towns in the South of the UK and we are actively looking to expand into towns in the North that fit our brand. Barnard Castle is a perfect example.
“It is a thriving market town with a strong community and high street and complements our existing stores in Northallerton, Hexham and the Lakes area.
“We know our collections will be enjoyed by both local residents and visitors to the area and will sit beautifully alongside the independent businesses and brands already established on the high street. We are excited to open our doors and become part of this community.”
Crew Clothing says its collections are inspired by the English coast and originate from the South Devon coast. Its first store was in the back of a windsurfing shop, but it has grown significantly since then.
Crew Clothing has stores in major cities such as London and Manchester, as well as market towns across the country. It will soon add to the already abundant shopping opportunities at Barnard Castle.
The town now has a number of independent shops, including high street favorites such as FatFace, as well as antique shops and boutiques.
