Snow+Rock spearhead a new sports retail concept in Victoria, SW1
Following
the acquisition of a row of 3 prime retail units in Victoria's
Cardinal place, Snow+Rock are proud to announce the opening of a
trio of stores to compliment the groups growing portfolio.
The first
store to open in December will be a partnership concept store with
premier outdoor brand The North Face. The following two units to
open in January will be CycleSurgery (a division of Snow+Rock since
2007), and Runners Need – London’s leading specialist running
retailer and a long-term partner of CycleSurgery.
This
emporium of sports stores will bring an unrivalled offering to local
residents, workers and the 77 million people that pass through the
Victoria station area every year.
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The North Face (opening December ’09)
The North Face®, the world’s premier supplier
of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel,
equipment and footwear, is excited to be opening their 3rd London
concept store in the heart of Victoria.
The store will offer the complete range of The
North Faces products and brings authentic outdoor products to the
Victoria area.
Due to open in December The North Face store
will open just in time for those tricky Christmas gift purchases.
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CycleSurgery (opening January 2010)
CycleSurgery is pleased to announce the
opening of their new cycle store just a stones throw from Victoria
main line and underground railway station. It will be their 10th
stand-alone store in central London.
CycleSurgery will have in excess of 150 bikes
on display for the discerning cyclist to choose from, along with the
best cycling clothing and accessories in London. Offering convenient
street level access the new Victoria store will be the ideal local
hub for the growing commuter market.
The new store will also have all the elements
cyclists have come to expect from CycleSurgery: Experienced and
knowledgeable staff (all of whom are end users), along with a fully
equipped workshop with qualified, attentive mechanics using the
latest tools and technology to maintain and service every bike from
urban commuting and folding through to competition level road, trail
and downhill bikes.
Managing Director Dion Taylor said “We are
really excited about this retail opportunity close to one of
London’s main transport hubs. There are very few bicycle retailers
in the area and we look forward to providing the very best cycle
brands and customer service to residents and workers of the Victoria
area”.
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Runners Need (Opening January 2010)
The new London store will be the seventh in line for Runners
Need, a privately owned and independent company serving London’s
running community since 1982. Located near the second busiest
transport hub in London, Runners Need Victoria will open in January
2010.
The new Runners Need store expands on the
company’s partnership with CycleSurgery, following the success of
its four joint ventures in Holborn, King’s Cross and near Liverpool
Street and Oxford Circus stations. Running enthusiasts will once
again be able to benefit from the expert technical advice of
experienced, knowledgeable staff – all of whom are runners
themselves.
London’s leading specialist retailer is
opening in time to cater for runners’ New Year training plans. The
store will offer gait analysis using treadmills and video cameras to
enable staff to analyse customers’ running action and recommend
suitable footwear. In addition, there will be an extensive selection
of men’s and women’s technical running clothing, books, watches, GPS
and heart rate monitors and energy supplements.
For more information please contact:
CycleSurgery – Claire Collins
Claire.collins@cyclesurgery.com 01483 445 289
The North Face – Lisa Batchford
Lisa_Batchford@vfc.com
01539 822 155
Runners Need – Kirsty Jopson
kirstyjopson@runnersneed.co.uk 07891 128 878
