The Cotswold Company, is set to open its first retail park showroom in Chichester in mid-December, taking over the former Hobbycraft unit at Portfield Retail Park. The 10,000 sq. ft location, the brand's 14th, will create eight local jobs and showcase an extensive range of best-selling collections, including Chester, Inglesham, Elkstone Oak and Camille.
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The showroom will feature the company's largest upholstery selection to date, supported by an integrated Upholstery Hub with full-length fabric options, consultation space and take-home swatches. Customers will also be able to purchase the brand's ready-made curtain range in-store for the first time.
Ralph Tucker, CEO, described the Chichester opening as 'a key milestone' for expanding the brand's footprint in the South East and across the UK. The new showroom follows three openings earlier this year, with at least one more planned before the end of the financial year.
Founded in 1996, The Cotswold Company combines traditional woodworking techniques with a digitally-driven omni-channel model, emphasising durability and craftsmanship. The expansion into retail parks reflects the brand's strategy to deliver immersive customer experiences while strengthening its position among the UK's premium furniture and homeware brands.
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Source: www.sussexexpress.co.uk
