One of Europe’s leading fashion groups Mango is to open new stores at two of Northern Ireland’s leading retail schemes as part of a push to expand its UK brand presence.
The Spanish-founded retailer will occupy a significant 8,000 sq ft unit on level three of the Foyleside centre in Derry, creating up to 10 jobs, and is also taking a prominent 6,718 sq ft unit in the main mall at Rushmere in Craigavon, bringing seven new retail positions.
The two stores are the first in the north to unveil Mango’s ‘New Med’ concept, reflecting the spirit and freshness of the brand.
Combining sustainability and architectural integration, both locations will feature warm tones and neutral interiors, alongside an array of handcrafted and natural materials in line with the Mediterranean-inspired theme.
Speaking on behalf of Foyleside Acquisitions Ltd & Killahoey Ltd, landlords of the centres, Paul Devlin said: “We’re thrilled to share this exciting new retailer announcements for Foyleside and Rushmere.
“Mango is a well-regarded brand that delivers a quality fashion offering to a loyal customer base, and we are confident it will be an immensely welcome addition for both schemes and their surrounding catchment areas.”
He added: “Since the start of this year, Mango has been advancing its UK expansion objectives, and while there were several site visits conducted across various Northern Ireland locations, the retailer chose Foyleside and Rushmere as their selected locations due to both schemes demonstrating excellent performance metrics, including high footfall and occupancy rates.
“This is testament to the investment being undertaken by the scheme’s landlords, who are committed to enhancing the overall shopping experience at the Craigavon and Derry-based destinations.”
Mango, which currently has more than 16,000 employees, was founded in 1984 in Barcelona by brothers Isak Andic and Nahman Andic.