Stockport is on a trajectory to huge regeneration, and with it being popular already, any new openings are of great importance. Now, Stockport is set to welcome a major new arrival this year as Danish retail chain, Søstrene Grene, has announced a new store opening in Merseyway Shopping Centre, planned for later this year.
Known for its contemporary yet affordable home décor, furniture and stylish lifestyle products, Søstrene Grene offers a retail experience unlike any other on the high street – making this a huge win for local shoppers and a bold step forward in Stockport’s ongoing regeneration.
Founded in Aarhus, Denmark in 1973 by Inger Grene and Knud Cresten Vaupell Olsen, Søstrene Grene – which translates as the ‘Green Sisters‘ – is celebrated for its curated collections of home décor, furniture, craft items and gift ideas. Now led by Grene’s sons, Mikkel and Cresten Grene, the brand continues to grow internationally, while staying true to its family-run roots.
Taking over a spacious 4,590 sq ft unit formerly occupied by JD Sports, which last year relocated to a larger flagship store within the shopping centre, the Søstrene Grene opening marks an exciting milestone for Stockport, where visitors will be able to experience a signature immersive shopping experience, featuring characteristic soft lighting, classical music and a distinctive labyrinth-style layout, designed to surprise and inspire at every turn.
Søstrene Grene Stockport will join fellow stores in Altrincham, and Manchester city centre on Cross Street, widening the Danish brand’s presence in Greater Manchester.
Søstrene Grene Group CEO, Mikkel Grene said: “We are looking very much forward to opening our first store in wonderful Stockport. This opening will further solidify our presence in Greater Manchester, where we have many loyal customers.
“The location in Merseyway Shopping Centre is superb and this new store will be the first in the area to showcase our newest shopping concept where we have worked especially on evoking the visitors’ senses. We want our visitors to feel like entering a Søstrene Grene is like taking a break from an often hectic everyday life and we cannot wait to spread this feeling amongst shoppers in Stockport.”
Central to Stockport’s £1bn regeneration plans, Merseyway is playing a key role in the town’s vision of a thriving and vibrant town centre. Major projects include Stockroom, a new cultural and creative space opening later this month which will offer a library, café, and event spaces, and the Merseyway Innovation Centre, which offers flexible working spaces and offices to support local businesses.
Søstrene Grene is set to open later this year, with more details to be announced in the coming months.