Oliver Bonas to open new shop in Angel Central

Oliver Bonas, the independent British lifestyle brand, has selected Angel Central to open its newest store in Islington. 

Angel Central will see the arrival of a 2,856 sq ft store for Oliver Bonas, neighbouring anchor brand H&M as well as Flying Tiger. 

Opening on 11 May, the new space will be designed by the brand’s in-house team and will stock a range of fashion, homeware, and jewellery, as well as an extensive gifting section, which will be a first for the Islington scheme.

This new store follows the closure of its previous space at 147-148 Upper Street, demonstrating the ongoing appeal of Angel Central as a prime retail and leisure location within the borough and the opportunities it creates and delivers for leading retailers. 

Oliver Bonas will join a raft of brands such as Uniqlo, Rituals, and Muji, as well as a host of leisure and F&B, with the likes of Northwood, Vue, and The O2 Academy music venue.

Louisa Butters, head of retail asset management UK at CBRE Investment Management, said: “Angel Central has observed a very strong first quarter in terms of leasing and performance, and Oliver Bonas’ signing is evidence of this ongoing success. It is a brand which has been on our radar for quite some time and it’s fantastic to have them as part of our retail portfolio and deliver more variety for our visitors.”

The news of Oliver Bonas’ upcoming arrival coincides with the destination reporting a strong first quarter in 2024, with like-for-like sales seeing an uplift of 6.4% vs Q1 2023, and footfall also up 3.7% vs the same time last year. 

Oliver Tress, founder at Oliver Bonas, also said: “We’re pleased to announce our latest store offering of style and inspiration in the heart of Islington. This vibrant community is the perfect backdrop for our eclectic products, and we’re excited to share our unique blend of fashion, homeware, and gifts with everyone who walks through our doors.”