Space NK, the UK’s leading British beauty retailer, has selected centre:mk, one of the UK's top 10 retail destinations, for its next debut as the brand continues to expand in strategic locations across the UK and Ireland.

Set to open on Silbury Arcade at the end of November 2024, the 1,721 sq ft store will offer an expansive selection of makeup and skincare products. Customers will be able to buy over 100 of the worlds most coveted beauty brands, including Tatcha, Drunk Elephant, NARS, Rare Beauty, Hourglass, Kosas, Olaplex, Ultra Violette, Sol De Janeiro, Diptyque, Milk Makeup, Glossier, Laura Mercier and Aesop, as well as favourite seasonal products including the coveted Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar. Space NK’s renowned beauty loyalty scheme, NDULGE, will also provide loyal centre:mk customers the opportunity to attend private brand events, sales and product reviews in-store, as well as benefits from a host of brand discounts.

Space NK’s centre:mk store will include a dedicated consultation area for makeup and skincare, along with a specialised treatment room. Customers can also enjoy personalised beauty consultations and expert advice, provided by a professional beauty advisor. Situated within one of the UK's fastest-growing and most innovative cities, the arrival of Space NK reflects the increasing demand for premium beauty retailers to serve centre:mk’s affluent and growing customer base.

Kevin Duffy, centre:mk’s Centre Director, commented: "The signing of Space NK marks another step in our commitment to offering best-in-class retail experiences. As Space NK’s latest strategic opening, it underscores centre:mk’s reputation as a prime destination for top-tier brands. This addition further solidifies our status as a leading location for popular beauty and wellness retailers, as Space NK joins the likes of H Beauty, Boots, Rituals and L'Occitane.”

Charlie Evans, Head of Retail at Space NK, added: “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our centre:mk Milton Keynes store. With a passionate beauty-loving community already in the area, we can’t wait to welcome you to our stunning new store. We chose centre:mk as it’s the go-to shopping destination in Milton Keynes and nationally renouned as a regional shopping destination, offering a fantastic selection of brands that we’re excited to be joining. We look forward to becoming part of the vibrant Milton Keynes community and bringing our unique offerings to this iconic location”.

The signing reflects the continuing dominance of centre:mk within the region as a must have location reflected in the recent addition of Mango and Reiss together with the planned opening pre Christmas of Mint Velvet.

FMX and Time Retail Partners acted for centre:mk.

SpaceNK continues expansion with centre:mk signing

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