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Green Lanes Shopping Centre is pleased to announce that international homewares and lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene and leading independent toy retailer Toytown have chosen Green Lanes for their newest stores, set to open this October.
The new arrivals mark another positive step for the Barnstaple town centre retail destination, adding two well-known brands to an established mix of retailers and restaurants.
Councillor Malcolm Prowse, Lead Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Planning at North Devon Council, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Søstrene Grene and Toytown to Green Lanes Shopping Centre in what are two fantastic additions to Barnstaple town centre.
“It is encouraging to see exciting brands choosing to invest in Barnstaple and the new shops will be a great complement to the fantastic mix of independent and national retailers established in the town. We wish both teams every success as they become part of the Barnstaple community.”
Oliver Sugare, Director Regeneration, Praxis Real Estate Management, said:
“We are delighted to announce that Søstrene Grene and Toytown have chosen Green Lanes for their newest stores. Their arrival represents a strong addition to our existing operator mix, which includes a diverse range of retailers and restaurants, and further strengthens the offer available to our customers. We look forward to welcoming both brands to the centre.”
Søstrene Grene is recognised for its Scandinavian inspired range of home décor, craft items, kitchenware, stationery and gifts, offering customers an ever changing selection of products designed to bring creativity and calm into everyday life.
Mikkel Grene, Group CEO and Co-owner of Søstrene Grene, comments: “We’re pleased to be bringing Søstrene Grene to Barnstaple, marking our second store in Devon. We’ve enjoyed introducing our collections to customers across the county and this new opening gives us another opportunity to share our love of thoughtful design and accessible products with the local community.
“We hope the store will become a place where customers can find inspiration for their homes, explore their creativity and enjoy a little moment of calm as they shop.”
Founded in Belfast in 1980, Toytown has grown into one of the largest independent toy retailers in the UK, known for offering one of the widest ranges of toys on the high street at great-value prices.
Sharon Barbour, Marketing Manager at Toytown, said:
“We are thrilled to be expanding the Toytown portfolio into the southwest corner of England with the opening of our new store at Green Lanes in Barnstaple. This exciting milestone reflects our continued commitment to bringing excellent value, choice, and customer service to families across the UK.
“As part of the new opening, we are pleased to be creating a number of new jobs in the local area and look forward to welcoming a talented team to the Toytown family. We are excited to offer our extensive range of toys, games, collectibles, and nursery products to the people of Barnstaple and the surrounding communities, and to become part of the local retail landscape.”
