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ESSENTIAL NEW CHANGING FACILITY LAUNCHES IN EXETER CITY CENTRE
Date: 12 Apr 2010
Following major investment and refurbishment, a brand new adult changing and toilet facility, the first of its kind in Exeter,
for people with profound disabilities will officially open on Tuesday 30th March 2010.
Funded by Devon County Council in partnership with Mencap and Land Securities, the new toilet and changing area located in
the centre of Exeter at St Stephens House, Catherine Street features an electric hoist and changing table with enough space
for a disabled person and two carers.
Devon County Council's Cabinet Member responsible for adults social care, Cllr Stuart Barker said, "Our aim is to help people
with profound disabilities to lead ordinary lives and to be able to have the same choices and opportunities as other people.
"Carers of people with profound disabilities tell us that existing disabled access toilet facilities are inadequate for their
more specialised needs. Everyday activities, such as shopping, can be extremely difficult because there is nowhere appropriate
for carers to use.
"Therefore people are sometimes choosing not to go out, or they have had to return home after a short while. Some carers have
even had to use the floors of public toilets as changing areas for people they are caring for, and this is unacceptable.
"Devon County Council is very pleased to support this much needed facility in Exeter, which will help ensure that people can
enjoy a day out with greater freedom. We are also pleased to be funding similar facilities in Newton Abbot, Cullompton, and
hopefully soon in Barnstaple."
A long running campaign by the Changing Places Consortium, supported by Mencap has been instrumental in highlighting the need
for such a facility in Exeter.
Princesshay Operations Manager Andy Littlejohns said, “It was always our intention to create this much needed facility and
we had already carried out basic preliminary investigations regarding the feasibility of converting our existing disabled
toilet facility to a full blown Changing Places toilet. Therefore, when we were approached by Devon County Council Social
Services and Mencap to see if there was anywhere we could create an adult changing facility we were able to move ahead and
deliver the project quickly. We are delighted that all the works have now been completed and that seriously disabled people
can come and enjoy the Princesshay shopping experience without having to worry about toilet access.”
The new toilet and changing facility, located in St Stephens House in Princesshay will officially open to the public on Tuesday
30th March.
PRINCESSHAY TEAMS ABSEIL FOR CHARITY
Date: 27 Jan 2010
HEARTS WILL BE RACING THIS VALENTINE'S AS PRINCESSHAY TEAMS ABSEIL FOR CHARITY.
Over 40 plucky Princesshay employees from the centre management team and the shopping quarter’s retailers and restaurants
will be launching themselves off the top of the former Debenhams building on Saturday 13th February, in a bid to raise money
for the NSPCC South West Child’s Voice Appeal.
Sure to get the pulses racing, each participant will abseil 140ft from the top of the former Debenhams roof to the street
below!
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay’s Centre Director said, “I’ve never done an abseil before so to say I’m slightly nervous is an understatement!
However, our focus must be on raising money for this fantastic local charity, which provides invaluable support and advice
to thousands of young people across the region.”
The Princesshay shopping quarter is taking part in the Express and Echo Dragon’s challenge which has tasked a number of businesses
in Exeter to raise £5000 by the end of March. All sponsorship money raised by each abseiler will be donated to the cause.
The following retailers and restaurants in Princesshay have all put forward employees to take part. These are Debenhams, Beaverbrooks,
Faith, Fat Face, Ann Harvey, Musto, Reiss, Schuh, Disney, Build a Bear, Schuh, Topshop and Wagamama
Anna Westmoreland, Debenhams Cosmetics Sales Manager said, “Five of us from Debenhams have risen to the challenge and will
be abseiling off the top of our old store! I’m feeling a mixture of nervousness, excitement and anticipation but I’m determined
to do it and raise loads of money for the NSPCC South West Child’s Voice Appeal.”
Tamsin Hannan, Store Manager of Musto Exeter said, “We’re so excited to be doing this challenge and especially for such a
worthwhile cause. They’ll be five of us jumping off on Saturday 13th Feb and we’ll all be wearing the new Spring collection
from our shop, Musto. Look out for us in our pink hoodies!”
To support the Princesshay abseiling teams you can log on to www.justgiving.com/Princesshay-Charity-Abseil and donate money securely online to the NSPCC South West Child’s Voice Appeal.
LEADING SPORTS FASHION RETAILER TO OPEN IN CENTRAL PRINCESSHAY UNIT
Date: 30 Nov 2009
JD Sports, the UK’s most successful sports fashion retailer have confirmed they’ll be opening their brand new store in Exeter’s Princesshay shopping quarter on 5 December.
This trendy new name to the city will bring the best in branded sports fashion including ranges from Addidas, Nike, Lacoste, K-Swiss, Bench, Timberland and McKenzie Denim.
Founded in 1981 by John David, the company has seen significant growth in the last 28 years with over 400 stores now open across the UK, as well as an enviable reputation as the most innovative and visual merchandiser of sportswear with the best and most exclusive ranges!
The JD Sports store will be located right in the centre of the main thoroughfare of Princesshay, opposite HMV in the former USC unit.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said, “There is no doubt that Princesshay continues to attract prestigious brands and retailers, with JD Sports being the 7th new store to open this year! We’re absolutely thrilled to have such a successful sports retailer joining the top quality tenant mix shoppers have come to expect at Princesshay.”
HIT THE SLOPES WITH PRINCESSHAY’S LATEST RETAILER
Date: 30 Nov 2009
Two Seasons, the UK’s fastest growing board & snow sports retailer will open their first store in the South West at the award
winning Princesshay shopping quarter in Exeter.
With 21 stores in the UK, Two Seasons have been selling snowboards, skis, skates and surf clothing for over 25 years.
Stocking all the top brands for men, woman and children including Billabong, Element, Roxy, Quiksilver and O’Neill, customers will be able to find the latest ranges of skate, surf and casual clothing as well as backpacks, luggage and wetsuits!
The new Two Seasons store will open in the former Quiksilver unit on Bedford Street in Princesshay on Saturday 5th December.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director, “It’s great to be able to announce another new name joining us at Princesshay. Two Seasons offer everything for customers who enjoy the outdoors and we’re delighted that they’re opening their first South West store in Princesshay.”
Sarah Mathieson, Two Seasons Marketing Manager, “We are very excited to be opening up in Exeter in the South West. All of us at Two Seasons are board sports enthusiasts and love the lifestyle that goes with it. Our team looks forward to seeing fresh faces in the store when we open.”
SPECIALIST RETAILER CONFIRMS STORE OPENING IN PRINCESSHAY
Date: 2 Nov 2009
Chatham Marine, a leading marine clothing and footwear company, has confirmed it will open a new store in Princesshay, occupying
the former Ringtons unit.
The successful business was established in 1989 and has continued to grow ever since, following the success of its flagship
store in Cowes, the marine town on the Isle of Wight and Discovery Quay in Falmouth.
Chatham is known for its quality, durability, marine aesthetics and performance. It’s British style combines traditional craftsmanship
with innovation, durable materials and attention to detail, with all the clothing and footwear designed to be comfortable,
functional and able to withstand all that nature can throw at them.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said “We are delighted to welcome Chatham Marine to the Princesshay. It brings yet
another strong name line to our line-up of retailers.”
The new store will feature Chatham’s fashionable top quality clothing and leather and nubuck footwear, including its new Autumn/
Winter collection and will officially open on Friday 30th October.
Philip Marsh, Marketing Director at Chatham Marine said, “We are proud to open Chatham Marine’s new flagship store in Exeter's
Princesshay shopping centre. As we are a company that is based in Exeter, it was always an aim to open a store in our home
town and now we have been able to make this possible.”
MOSS SHAPES UP WITH SIZES TO SUIT ALL
Date: 24 Aug 2009
Leading men’s suit specialist, Moss, is delighted to be launching an array of new sizes in store for men of all shapes, sizes and ages.
The multi branded suit specialist, is now extending its reach of large and smaller sizes throughout all of its stores, now stocking suits from size 34 short to 54 long, shirts from 13 ½ inch to 20 inch collars and trousers from 28 short to 46 long.
The new collection also includes a new ‘Back to College’ range, for young men needing a suit for school or college or a first suit for job interviews and office work. Offers available with this range include two free shirts with a slim fit Ventuno 21 suit for £99 or a Dehavilland suit for £129 with two free shirts.
Moss, part of the long established Moss Bros Group, has 120 stores nationwide and has been selling men’s branded suits since 1851.
The new sized suits, which will also include separates, include a range of different brands, colours and styles from fashion brands Ventuno 21, Blazer, Daniel Hechter, Dehavilland, Cerutti, and Savoy Taylors Guild and launches in store this August.
THE FUTURE LOOKS ROSEY FOR PRINCESSHAY OPTICIANS
Date: 21 Jul 2009
Exclusive Princesshay opticians Rose Opticians are now offering interest free credit on spectacles, prescription sunglasses,
sunglasses and contact lenses to help their customers during the tough economic climate.
Rose Opticians are encouraging customers to take advantage of their 12 or 24 month repayment plan, with no hidden costs or
extra charges. Customers can even add the cost of their eye examination when purchasing new spectacles. As Princesshay’s only
opticians, Rose Opticians offer a bespoke service, are able to obtain almost any frame available and carry some of the most
desirable spectacle frames in the region.
Princesshay introduces Environmental Seagull Deterrence Programme
Date: 20 Jul 2009
The Princesshay shopping quarter in Exeter has employed a team of avian experts to introduce a new approach to seagull management with an environmentally friendly programme of deterrence activity involving trained birds of prey.
POPULAR RESTAURANT CONFIRMS OPENING IN PRINCESSHAY
Date: 20 Jul 2009
The celebrated restaurant group Carluccio’s is set to open a brand new combined caffe, restaurant and foodshop in Exeter’s Princesshay shopping quarter. Following final negotiations, the exciting new name has officially signed up for a unit and will open for trade in August this year. Carluccio’s will bring authentic Italian dishes with everything from light antipasti and salads to heart-warming main courses and decadent desserts.
Founded in 1991 by celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio and his wife Priscilla, the much loved restaurant brand now has 41 outlets across the UK, serving up fresh and delicious dishes made from the best ingredients sourced from every region in Italy.
Due to open this summer trading from the former Orange Tree unit on Bedford Street, the new restaurant will welcome diners throughout the day while the foodshop will entice shoppers in search of delicious Italian gifts or treats to take home. Perfect for that last minute dinner party or grabbing lunch on the go!
THE MAGIC OF DISNEY ARRIVES IN EXETER
Date: 20 Jul 2009
Family favourite and global brand Disney has officially signed to open a new store in Exeter’s Princesshay shopping quarter.
World renowned for family entertainment and iconic characters including Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and more recently High School Musical, the Disney store will open its doors on Thursday 9th July and is sure to be a hit!
Dynamic Break Dancing Show in Princesshay Square
Date: 20 Jul 2009
Friday 5th June, a troupe of 10 talented break dancers from Boy Blue Entertainment will entertain shoppers and those enjoying
lunch alfresco, with a high impact and visual routine showcasing moves from their latest show ‘Pied Piper’, currently playing
at Exeter Northcott from 3rd – 6th June.
An award winning show, Boy Blue Entertainment presents a bold, contemporary hip hop street dance interpretation of Robert
Browning’s poem ‘The Pied Piper of Hamlin’. Pushing street dance to its outer limits, Pied Piper is an innovative, original
and thrilling 90 minute dance piece.
Established 5 years ago, the break dancing team closely follow the structure of the poem adding relevant and topical twists
by setting the show in an urban setting with the ‘rats’ becoming ‘youths in hoodies’ who are branded anti social.
Emma McLeod, Princesshay Marketing Manager said, “These sort of acts are incredible entertaining and popular, especially with
a similar style group winning Britain’s Got Talent last weekend! Boy Blue Entertainment are an extremely talented troupe of
dancers and I’m sure they’ll quickly generate a crowd of shoppers around them while performing this Friday in our main square.”
The innovative dance group from London are currently touring the country and will perform at Exeter Northcott theatre from
Wednesday 3rd June – Saturday 6th June.
Polly Agg-Manning, Creative Learning Manager from Exeter Northcott said, “It’s fantastic to give the public a taste of the
show with this exclusive performance in Princesshay’s main square. The show is truly brilliant and won an Olivier award for
outstanding achievement in 2007. The attitude of the team is inspiring and once they start dancing you just can’t take your
eyes off them. It’s definitely worth paying Princesshay a visit this Friday to watch.”
Boy Blue Entertainment will be performing in Princesshay this Friday 5th June from 1pm – 2pm in the main Square.
BIG BRAND ENTERTAINMENT RETAILER SECURES PROMINENT UNIT IN MAJOR CITY SWITCH
Date: 20 Jul 2009
HMV, the UK & Ireland’s leading music, film and games specialist has confirmed its move into one of the main units available in Princesshay, Exeter’s awarding winning shopping quarter.
This major development will not only see HMV switch to the much larger premises in Princesshay – at 6,000 sq.ft. almost double the size of its previous operation, but will see its sister music and entertainment retail chain, Fopp, take up its longstanding site at 191 High Street (3,300 sq.ft.).
HMV currently has 270 stores in key shopping locations nationwide, and the international brand has now finalised an agreement to occupy the unit formerly occupied by Zavvi, one of the most prominent positions in the centre of the shopping quarter.
PRINCESSHAY’S TOPSHOP ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
Date: 20 Jul 2009
Topshop in Princesshay has been named one of the top 3 performing teams for customer service in the whole of the UK, competing against all 300 Topshop stores. Judged on passion, team morale, customer service and overall performance, the Exeter store has worked hard to prove that they are the ultimate team worthy of the top prize – a city break to a European destination for the whole team!
Inside Out - The Next Big thing
Date: 17 Feb 2009
The Next Big Thing
Devon based independent retailer, Insideout, is heralded as being “the next big thing” (Spring Fair 09) after being named Emerging Retailer of the Year in the Spring Fair 09 Awards.
The awards took place last week, with a judging panel that contained a host of influential experts, journalists and designers, including Linda Barker and Sophie Conran.
Heart Melting Prizes for Valentines Day
Date: 2 Feb 2009
Land Securities press release 02 February 2009
HEART MELTING PRIZES ON OFFER THIS VALENTINES IN PRINCESSHAY!
Frosty the Snowman arrives in Princesshay
Date: 24 Nov 2008
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN AND HIS FRIENDS ARRIVE IN PRINCESSHAY
STEM is named as Top Florist
Date: 24 Nov 2008
STEM IN PRINCESSHAY RECOGNISED AS ONE OF UK’S TOP FLORISTS!
Super Summer Sundays
Date: 12 Nov 2008
PRINCESSHAY HOST SUPER SUMMER SUNDAYS!
Swarovski opens in Princesshay
Date: 12 Nov 2008
THE SPARKLING WORLD OF CRYSTALS ARRIVES IN EXETER!
Experience the Magic of Christmas
Date: 12 Nov 2008
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IN PRINCESSHAY!
Princesshay's First Birthday Celebrations
Date: 12 Nov 2008
PRINCESSAY INVITES YOU TO A STREET PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE SHOPPING QUARTER’S 1ST BIRTHDAY!
Create a Vine for the Panto
Date: 12 Nov 2008
LOCAL CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO JOIN EXETER NORTHCOTT PANTOMIME CHARACTERS AND GET CREATIVE IN PRINCESSHAY!
Photo Call: Thursday 30th October at 12pm
Local children are being invited by Princesshay to show off their artistic talents by creating a leaf for a colourful vine
and see their work displayed, when the vine takes pride of place in the Exeter Northcott foyer during the Sleeping Beauty
panto this Christmas.
Launch of the Autumn Winter Festival of Fashion
Date: 12 Nov 2008
PRINCESSHAY LAUNCHES AUTUMN WINTER FESTIVAL OF FASHION!
Caroline Charles Winter Fashion Event
Date: 12 Nov 2008
CAROLINE CHARLES HOSTS TWO AUTUMN WINTER FASHION SHOWS
Warehouse comes to Princesshay
Date: 12 Nov 2008
PRINCESSHAY CONTINUES TO ATTRACT TOP FASHION RETAILERS
Just one month after its first birthday, the award winning Princesshay shopping quarter has signed up top fashion retailer Warehouse.
Design a Vine
Date: 6 Nov 2008
PRINCESSHAY AND EXETER NORTHCOTT INVITE LOCAL CHILDREN TO DESIGN A VINE FOR THE CITY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY PANTO
Let's Talk Campaign
Date: 22 Sep 2008
PRINCESSHAY AND SURESTART LAUNCH CAMPAIGN THAT’LL GET US ALL TALKING!
Land Securities raise £60000 for 3rd Millennium Fund
Date: 6 Jun 2008
LAND SECURITIES RAISE £60,000 FOR EXETER CATHEDRAL’S THIRD MILLENNIUM FUND
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Orange Tree Named Best Independent Gift Retailer in the South West
Date: 5 Jun 2008
Orange Tree, Princesshay’s stylish independent gift and lifestyle store has been named Best Independent Gift Retailer in the South West and Wales at ‘The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2008’ presented by Progressive Gifts and Home Worldwide magazine.
Exeter Festival of South West England Food & Drink
Date: 11 Apr 2008
Food lovers will relish the gastronomic delights at the largest ever Exeter Festival of South West England Food & Drink, celebrating the unbeatable quality and diversity of the South West’s regional produce.
THREE PRINCESSHAY RETAILERS NAMED SOUTH WEST’S TOP
Date: 31 Mar 2008
The Guardian newspaper has named Insideout and Orange Tree, leading lifestyle stores and Carol Anne, designerjewellers from Princesshay, as three of the South West’s top independent retailers.
A WEEKEND OF ROMANCE, ACTION AND PRIZES NOT TO BE
Date: 4 Feb 2008
Shoppers are in for treat this weekend (Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February) at the Princesshay Quarter in Exeter, as two exceptional events are taking place.
STILL CHANCE TO BUY A CHIC APARTMENT HOME AT PRINC
Date: 28 Jan 2008
As the interior fit out of the last phase of the Princesshay apartments gets underway, leading global property consultancy Knight Frank, acting on behalf of Land Securities, confirm 60% of the apartments have already been snapped up but there is still availability in Exeter’s sought after Princesshay development. Positioned right in the heart of the Exeter’s new vibrant and exciting Princesshay Quarter, the apartments offer city centre living with a touch of luxury.
Children’s artwork unveiled at the former Debenham
Date: 28 Jan 2008
Pupils at a local school in Exeter have designed pictures to feature on hoardings that surround the former Debenhams’ building in Exeter, owned by property developer Land Securities.
Exeter Cathedral Chorister stars in TV campaign
Date: 18 Dec 2007
Exeter Cathedral Chorister, Freddie Crowley age 12 is the official voice of Princesshay’s Christmas TV and radio advert, launching on Monday 19th November.
BEAVERBROOKS OPENS IN PRINCESSHAY TODAY!
Date: 15 Dec 2007
Today, Friday 30th November, Beaverbrooks The Jewellers has opened in Princesshay, just in time for Christmas. Visitors to the new store on the corner of Bampfylde Lane in the heart of Princesshay will find beautiful jewellery made from the finest stones and precious metals from around the world.
Sales, sales, sales at Princesshay!
Date: 14 Dec 2007
Visitors to the prestigious award winning Princesshay shopping quarter this New Year will
find massive sales and reductions throughout the majority of stylish fashion, lifestyle and jewellery stores.
Exeter Community Transport wins People's Millions
Date: 14 Dec 2007
Exeter CTA, located on Paris Street in Princesshay, has won £85,000 to set up a specialist transport scheme offering an accessible vehicle with trained, caring drivers after winning The People’s Millions shown recently on ITV. The programme has been designed to help the public choose how their community benefits from Lottery funding.
Princesshay wins two BCSC Gold awards
Date: 6 Dec 2007
Princesshay, the hugely popular new shopping quarter in the heart of Exeter, developed by Land Securities in partnership with Exeter City Council, has won retail property organisation BCSC’s Supreme Gold award for 2007.
NEW NAMES OPEN IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!
Date: 29 Nov 2007
As we rapidly approach Christmas Day, Princesshay the popular new shopping quarter in Exeter, treats us to four new and exclusive stores to explore! East, Moss, Cult Clothing, and Jack Wills are the latest additions soon to be found within the impressive mix of retailers at Princesshay.
Apple to open Store in Princesshay, Exeter
Date: 20 Nov 2007
Grand Opening
The Apple Store Princesshay will open to the public on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 9.00 a.m.
The Apple Retail Store is the best place to learn about all the latest products from Apple including the all-new iPod® nano
with video playback and the widescreen iPod touch, as well as the critically acclaimed iMac® line featuring the latest Intel
Core 2 Duo processors and gorgeous 20- and 24-inch displays.
Princesshay, Exeter's new shopping Quarter, opens
Date: 19 Sep 2007
Exeter’s new and exciting shopping quarter, Princesshay, will open to the public today Thursday 20th September, signalling the start of a stylish new era in Exeter’s history.
New Princesshay Quarter in Exeter Opens
Date: 23 Jul 2007
Princesshay Exeter will be launched to a fanfare of celebration on 20 September 2007 when South West residents and visitors will be invited to explore and enjoy the region’s exciting new restaurant and shopping quarter in full for the first time.
Molton Brown is Newest Retailer for Princesshay E
Date: 9 Jul 2007
Using the finest ingredients sourced from across the world, Molton Brown brings a fresh and elegant new scent to the Princesshay Exeter shopping quarter.
Time travel with Princesshay Exeter
Date: 4 Jul 2007
Pupils at a local school in Exeter have collected iconic 21st century items to bury in a time capsule under the new Princesshay development.
