BRADFORD retail specialist law firm Gordons has been appointed by fancy dress retailer Smiffys to advise on its UK store expansion rollout.

Gordons has so far advised on lease negotiations for stores in Newcastle, Oxford and Headingley. A fourth store in Leeds city centre is currently being finalised to add to their existing store in Liverpool.

Established in 1894, Smiffys has more than 2,000 stockists worldwide and distribution centres in the UK, Poland, Australia, USA and China.

Smiffys supplies more than 7,000 products to retailers in 42 countries, as well as direct to consumer via its website smiffys.com.

James Kimberley, Gordons commercial property partner, said: “Smiffys’ decision to complement its direct-to-consumer business with bricks and mortar stores in places with strong demand for fancy dress, particularly from students, is a smart move.

“It further enhances the retail experience whilst providing a platform for additional sales. We look forward playing our part in in helping the company continue to expand throughout the UK.”

Smiffys director, Elliott Peckett, said: “We hired Gordons as the firm has proven experience of successfully acting for fast-growing retail brands implementing store rollouts.”

Headquartered in its 13,000 sq ft creative hub in Leeds, Smiffys employs more than 200 people globally.

 

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