A new retail space will appear on the world famous shopping street Carnaby Street in London.
Lifestyle brand Columbia, specializing in the production and sale of clothing for tourism, sports, and recreation, is preparing to open the flagship European store in London. New retail space will appear on the world famous shopping street Carnaby Street. The store with an area of 230 square meters is expected to receive the first customers in February-March 2019.
The storе will feature complete collections of clothes for sports and outdoor activities, as well as shoes, accessories, and equipment for practicing tourism and outdoor activities. The American brand Columbia is already well known to consumers in Europe, including the UK. One of Columbia’s mono-brand stores opened on Kensington High Street in West London, writes Retailgazette.co.uk.
The announcement of the upcoming opening of our flagship store in London is another milestone in the history of Columbia, which just 80 years ago celebrated its 80th anniversary. London remains a globally recognized shopping center, and therefore we look forward to presenting innovative products and rich heritage of the Columbia brand to local buyers and visitors from around the world, commented Matthew Schagg, Columbia’s chief executive officer for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
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