The White Company has confirmed they will be opening a store in Beverley in the first quarter of 2019.
News that The White Company were linked with the town was first made public on HU17.net in September. When the story was published they declined at that time to confirm or deny the news.
Sarah King, Director of Property at The White Company said;
“We are delighted at last to confirm that The White Company will open in Beverley. We hope to open in Spring or in time for Easter.”
“Our store will be c.2700sqft all on ground floor level and will have all The White Company departments including The Little White Company.”
“The White Company have been looking for a store in Beverley for some time. We are thrilled to confirm we will open next year.”
“This site provides an opportunity that’s the right size and in the right location so that will can bring the full White Company offer to the town.”
“As an attractive and vibrant market town, Beverley attracts a demographic that is exceptionally suited to our brand.”
“Our store will be c.2700sqft all on the ground floor level. It will have all The White Company departments including The Little White Company.”
The new store will be taking on the unit on Toll Gavel which was once the home of Wilko. It has been empty for three years since they relocated to the out of town retail park Flemingate.
This week Beverley Town Council discussed the state of the high street in Beverley. Some councillors at the meeting also hinted that the deal was almost across the line.
The White Company Opening In Beverley Is Good News For Independents
Founded in 1994, The White Company, have just over fifty shops in the UK with stores in Ireland and the USA. They have a strong online presence and employ over 1,400 people.
As a retailer, they have built their reputation on selling impeccably stylish, beautifully designed products, principally in white, for over 24 years.
News of their arrival has also been welcomed by other traders in the Town who have described the empty unit as ‘blot of the landscape’.
Speaking to HU17.net on retailer said;
“This is great news for Beverley. To have such a high-end and high-quality store opening in the town centre will help attract more people to the town.”
“Retail is going through some tough challenges as the more people turn to the internet to shop. Stores like The White Company will help bring more visitors to the town, which in turn will help independent businesses.”
Currently, the nearest store operated by The White Company is located in York. Their arrival means they join other top brands like Jack Wills that have chosen Beverley to invest in.
