Coffee giant Starbucks has agreed to open a drive-thru at British Land’s St James retail park in Northampton. The 1,800 sq ft drive-thru will open in early 2011. Other tenants on the park include Bhs, Next Home, Mothercare, Homesense and Laura Ashley. It follows the opening of Caffè Nero’s first out-of-town location at Leamington Spa, the shopping park owned by the British Land-advised fund, Hercules Unit Trust, and The Crown Estate. Ben Grose, head of retail asset management at British Land, said: “As the popularity of shopping and retail parks amongst middle class consumers grows, catering becomes increasingly important. Good catering, from coffee operators to restaurants, extends a park’s appeal and helps to attract new retailers.” Morgan Williams acted for British Land; Starbucks was not represented. annabel.dixon@estatesgazette.com To access all EGi news stories and commercial property data sign up for a free trial today, or visit the subscription options page to find out more.
Coffee giant Starbucks has agreed to open a drive-thru at British Land’s St James retail park in Northampton. The 1,800 sq ft drive-thru will open in early 2011. Other tenants on the park include Bhs, Next Home, Mothercare, Homesense and Laura Ashley. It follows the opening of Caffè Nero’s first out-of-town location at Leamington Spa, the shopping park owned by the British Land-advised fund, Hercules Unit Trust, and The Crown Estate. Ben Grose, head of retail asset management at British Land, said: “As the popularity of shopping and retail parks amongst middle class consumers grows, catering becomes increasingly important. Good catering, from coffee operators to restaurants, extends a park’s appeal and helps to attract new retailers.” Morgan Williams acted for British Land; Starbucks was not represented. annabel.dixon@estatesgazette.com To access all EGi news stories and commercial property data sign up for a free trial today, or visit the subscription options page to find out more.
