Angel Central, located in the heart of Islington, has reported significant commercial achievements. The retail destination saw its sales figures soar by 16% from the previous year. Additionally, the footfall at Angel Central outpaced the national average with a 6.4% increase, compared to the national benchmark of 2.9%. The transaction count also saw a healthy rise of 4%.
Amidst these positive developments, Angel Central welcomed OFFICE, a leading fashion footwear brand, which opened a new 1,969 square foot store at the prime location of the Upper Street entrance. The store brings an array of cutting-edge shoe collections aimed at fashion-forward consumers, featuring prominent brands such as Dr Martens, Nike, UGG, and adidas. A variety of accessories are also available, enhancing the shopping experience for visitors.
Adjacent to the new OFFICE store, Angel Central‘s long-time tenant, Accessorize, unveiled its refurbished premises. The renovation focused on optimizing the customer journey through upgraded lighting and signage, making for a more engaging and visually appealing shopping environment.
The year also saw the introduction of Northwood by Maven Leisure Ltd, a purpose-built sports pub and kitchen that spans 3,600 square feet on the first floor of Angel Central, marking a significant addition to the destination’s leisure offerings.
The retail mix at Angel Central is further enriched by the presence of anchor brands such as UNIQLO and H&M, as well as MUJI and Rituals, creating a diverse and appealing shopping environment.
Louisa Butters, Head of Retail Asset Management UK at CBRE Investment Management, shared her enthusiasm for the destination’s ongoing success, stating, “Angel Central continues to create opportunities for brands to thrive within Islington, with a strong community at its core and a quality offer of retail, F&B, and leisure. In 2023 the destination continued to flourish with new additions such as OFFICE, which carries a seamless and established omnichannel experience, an aspect we always strive to integrate into our scheme to make it as accessible and appealing for visitors as possible. Alongside Accessorize, these openings have meant that we have started 2024 in a strong position, with more to come to help Angel Central thrive.”
An OFFICE spokesperson expressed excitement about joining Angel Central, highlighting the location’s performance and community atmosphere: “Our London stores have always performed well within our portfolio, and it’s exciting to add Angel Central to the mix. It is a high-performing destination with a real community feel, delivering us with a prominent unit in a high footfall area. We are excited to showcase our collections of footwear to Islington and embedding ourselves within the destination.”
With the strategic partnership of CBRE and Colliers acting for Angel Central, and CBRE representing OFFICE, the future looks bright for this bustling Islington destination as it continues to attract a diverse mix of retail and leisure tenants.
