Karl wrote:Stardivarius are opening in the old USC unit on the top floor of SD2. Haven't a clue who they are or what they sell but good news that a big unit is being filled.
It also looks as though Pravins are expanding into the area that has the half arsed public art consisting of little windows with various items such as a ticket to Ninian Park as well as cash point machines.
Is it me or are jewellers recession proof? Since SD2 has opened various retailers have come and gone but it seems to me that not only have all the jewellers who were there originally remained but also new ones have opened as well. I think H Samuel have been in the same unit in the original St Davids for nigh on 30 years. Other than Ratners I can't recall a big name jeweller going bust either. They must have a huge mark up and so don't need a great volume of sales to keep trading as every time I pass they all look empty.
Stradivarius is an Inditex brand. They're the sister store to Zara etc. Do we know if they're using the Mezzanine level from the Planning App??
> Vodaphone and Pia Jewellery have closed their stores on Cathedral Walk in SD1. Bit of a shame, especially as Cathedral Walk was very nearly fully occupied after the opening of Virgin Holidays and Lovisa.
> Wagamama is currently closed for refurbishment.
> The Jamie's Italian unit is soon to be vacant. Should be interesting to see if there's any interest in this unit?
> Does anyone know how far Byron got with their unit amalgamation? Do we think these units will now be advertised as one or separate dwellings?
> Can anybody shed any light on the situation with Red Hot Buffet? They closed it a fair while ago for refurbishment (advertising an Autum relaunch) but the hoardings are still surrounding the unit...