Iconic fashion brand with 114 UK stores opens in pretty little market town
A beloved British fashion brand has announced a new store, adding to its 114 stores located across the country. It comes as other stores shut down their high street stores amid changing consumer habits and soaring operational costs. Crew Clothing will be opening its first store on Market Place in Barnard Castle this month. It will be its first store in County Durham, local media reports. The 750 square foot store is expected to create around six new jobs in the local area, and will be located at 24 Market Place.Crew Clothing has been a presence in the UK for more than 30 years. It was first founded in Salcombe, Devon, in 1993. Its new store in Barnard Castle will be in place of the former Teesdale Mercury building. The brand is known for its classic British style, which includes things like polo shirts, rugby tops, Oxford shirts, printed dresses and soft knitwear.Carol Kane, head of retail at Crew Clothing, said: “Crew has always been successful in market towns across the South of the UK, and we’ve been actively looking to expand into towns in the North that fit our brand. Barnard Castle is a perfect example."It’s a thriving market town with a strong community and high street, and it complements our existing stores in Northallerton, Hexham and the Lakes region."We know our collections will be enjoyed by both local residents and visitors to the area and will sit beautifully alongside the independent businesses and brands already on the high street. We’re excited to open our doors and become part of this community."Crew Clothing says its collections are inspired by the British coast, with its origins being the South Devon seaside. Its first store was at the back of a windsurf shop, but it has grown significantly since then.Crew Clothing has stores in major cities, including London and Manchester, as well as market towns across the country. It will soon add to the already rich shopping opportunities in Barnard Castle.The town currently has a slew of independent shops, including antique outlets and boutiques, as well as high street favourites such as FatFace.
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