To mark the occasion, the first 100 customers through the doors will receive a voucher for a free large, tufted rug worth over £60
Merseyway Shopping Centre(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Stockport town centre is preparing for a new addition to its shopping district with the imminent arrival of a brand new store from a major Scandinavian retailer.
Merseyway Shopping Centre will soon be home to Danish retail chain, Søstrene Grene, a contemporary store known for its affordable home décor, furniture and stylish lifestyle products. It will officially open its doors on Friday, 28 November at 9:59am.
Taking over a 4590 sq ft unit formerly occupied by JD Sports, which last year relocated to a larger flagship store within the centre, the Søstrene Grene shoping experience will feature soft lighting, classical music and a distinctive labyrinth-style layout, which has become known for.
Mikkel Grene, Group CEO and co-owner of Søstrene Grene, said: “We’re delighted to be opening in Stockport and further strengthening our presence in Greater Manchester. The community has shown such warmth towards Søstrene Grene and we’re excited to share our universe of design, creativity and ‘hygge’ with even more people in the region.”
Inside Danish retail chain, Søstrene Grene(Image: Supplied)
The opening expands on the brand’s presence in Greater Manchester, with stores already in Altrincham and Manchester City Centre. With over 370 stores globally, the Stockport store will be the UK’s 66th store.
Just in time for the festive season, the Stockport store will also showcase a collection of Christmas décor, gifts and home accessories, designed to bring warmth and creativity to every home. Shoppers can expect to find velvet boxes, wrapping paper and gift tags, decorative trees and hanging stars.
To celebrate the launch, the store will welcome the community with giveaways, live entertainment and festive refreshments. The first 100 customers through the doors will receive a voucher for a large-tufted rug (worth over £60) as a complimentary gift.
Guests can also enjoy refreshments, explore the new collection and will have the opportunity to take home a goodie bags. The celebration will be brought to life with performances from ballet dancers and a live string duo, adding a touch of magic and capturing the creative essence at the heart of the Søstrene Grene universe.
Just in time for the festive season, the Stockport store will also showcase a collection of Christmas décor, gifts and home accessories (Image: Supplied)
Jonathan Cooper, the brand’s North of England Country Manager added: “We can’t wait to introduce the Søstrene Grene experience to Stockport and offer a calming, creative escape for shoppers ahead of the busy Christmas season.
“Our opening events are always special and we’re looking forward to celebrating with the local community. With giveaways, entertainment and plenty of festive spirit, it’s set to be a magical day for everyone who joins us.”
Victoria Nichol, Centre Manager at Merseyway, said: We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Sostrene Grene to Merseyway next week. Stockport is really on the up, and the town centre has seen some fantastic improvements over the past year – including a number of great new store additions here at Merseyway.
“This is one we’re especially excited about. Sostrene Grene is a much-loved brand and bringing its unique shopping experience to the town is a big step forward for our retail mix. We can’t wait to see visitors enjoy everything the new store has to offer – just in time for the festive season!”
Søstrene Grene also has stores in Altrincham and Manchester city centre(Image: Supplied)
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 itemsand gift ideas.
Now led by Grene’s sons, Mikkel and Cresten Grene, the brand continues to grow internationally. The Danish homewares retailer has also confirmed more openings across the UK as it plans to double its footprint here by 2027, targeting 100 stores nationwide.
Cllr Micheala Meikle, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Søstrene Grene to Merseyway. There’s a real buzz building as more well-loved brands choose Stockport, and this is another great addition to our growing town centre offer.
“Our town centre is growing into a lively destination, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Just a short walk away, Stockroom has become hugely popular with visitors from across the region, showing how our regeneration is creating destinations people love.
“This is exactly what our UK-leading regeneration is all about – building a thriving, dynamic economy that benefits everyone in Stockport.
The grand opening will take place at Merseyway Shopping Centre on Friday, 28 November at 9:59am.
