UK. Newmark is supporting fashion & accessories brands Monsoon and Accessorize with a series of new and expanded store openings in UK travel retail and the high street.
The expansion spans more than 9,000sq ft and reflects a concerted push to strengthen both brands’ retail footprints in both UK travel retail and domestic channels.
Newmark is currently supporting Monsoon and Accessorize across 19 airport locations, helping optimise unit sizes and locations as travel hubs evolve to meet future passenger flows and terminal developments.
Accessorize has completed refurbishments and upsizing at Birmingham (reopened March 2025) and Glasgow (reopened November 2024) airports. At Gatwick Airport, the brand is refurbishing its North and South terminal stores.
As reported, Monsoon entered travel retail with two store openings at Gatwick Airport in February, marking the brand’s debut in the channel.
Founded in London’s Covent Garden in 1984, Accessorize now operates over 350 stores worldwide, including 130 in the UK. In travel retail, it currently covers 17 locations. Monsoon’s debut airport stores underline the brand’s growing focus on the channel, with both locations won via competitive tender processes, Newmark said.
Newmark Directors Amanda Wakefield and Sharon Daley led the site acquisitions for the high street and travel retail portfolios, respectively.
Daley commented, “Travel retail presents a unique set of opportunities – where visibility, speed and competitive positioning are paramount. We’re proud to support Monsoon and Accessorize in securing strategic locations in some of the UK’s busiest airports, including a significant step forward for the Monsoon brand regarding its first travel retail stores.
“These wins reflect thoughtful brand alignment, strong execution and a clear understanding of the travel retail environment.”
Wakefield added, “Monsoon’s and Accessorize’s continued expansion into high-performing retail destinations across the UK reflects their strong positioning and clear growth strategy. It’s been a privilege to represent the brands over the past five years and to support their momentum in securing prominent, high-footfall locations.”
Accessorize Head of Property Clare Sowerbutts added, “With consistent demand and the right partners in place, we’re confident in the evolution and resilience of our brands – demonstrating a focus on long-term growth and an ability to adapt to shifting retail dynamics.
“We remain committed to growing in standout retail environments that offer both visibility and strong customer engagement. Our new stores represent exciting steps forward as we scale across prime centres in the UK.”
Monsoon, renowned for its bohemian-inspired aesthetic, natural fabrics and artisanal craftsmanship, offers a broad range of womenswear, childrenswear and occasionwear.
Sister brand Accessorize brings accessible fashion accessories to the fore – including jewellery, bags and seasonal items – with a focus on celebrating individuality through personal style. ✈
