Hackett expanding with new Bluewater store

Luxury British menswear brand Hackett London is set to open its second standalone store outside of London at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.

The menswear retailer has acquired a 2,701 square foot store located on the Lower Guildhall, adjacent to House of Fraser, Russell & Bromley, Jack Wills and Tommy Hilfiger, which the brand calls “like-minded brands”.

Due to open in June, the store will house the brand’s menswear and accessories collections, as well as Hackett’s junior and kidswear collections.

The store will mark Hackett’s eighth standalone store, it has seven across London and one in Edinburgh, as well as two outlets in York and at Bicester Village.

Jeremy Hackett, chairman of Hackett London, said: “Launching a store at Bluewater is a great opportunity for the brand as we have a significant following in the region, and is in line with our approach of opening stores in key cities throughout the world. Our position on the Guildhall puts us amongst many like-minded brands and we cannot wait to open.”

Russell Loveland, portfolio director at Land Securities, which operates Bluewater, said: “Hackett is a great addition to Bluewater’s critical mass of premium brands. With it being their first standalone store in the region, it highlights once again Bluewater’s significant appeal as a must have location for some of the most highly regarded brands in the world.”