Caledonia Park adds French Connection to its outlet

The new standalone store, spanning 2,200 sq ft, is set to open in a few weeks. It will offer a range of the label’s distinctive and classic womenswear and accessories, including iconic co-ord sets and feminine floral prints, along with lightweight trenches just in time for the summer. The store will feature a minimalist design that is open and modern, reinforcing the brand’s timeless image. French Connection’s upcoming arrival will strengthen Caledonia Park’s womenswear offer, joining several first-class brands such as POLO Ralph Lauren, kate spade new york, and Calvin Klein.

Ahead of French Connection’s arrival in the coming weeks, Caledonia Park has experienced a strong start to the year, with year-to-date sales up 10%. Standout categories include sports & outdoor and health & beauty, all experiencing an uplift of 16% and 11% respectively vs the same period in 2024. 

Maria Averkina, Asset & Development Manager at Railpen, commented: “Womenswear is an important category within our destination and one which we are always looking to enhance and evolve, with French Connection adding to our dynamic tenant mix. The brand has achieved significant success since re-entering the outlet market in 2023 and is a distinguished retailer that will help us continue to break records and reach new milestones.” 

Simon Donoghue, Head of Retail at French Connection, commented: “Our new store at Caledonia Park will be a welcomed addition to our outlet portfolio as we drive forward our expansion strategy this year. We look forward to joining a destination that features such a strong lineup of aspirational brands with a far-reaching catchment, and offer shoppers a well-loved UK brand while expanding on the womenswear presence at the outlet.” 

This news follows Caledonia Park’s record-breaking 2024 for sales and performance, where it introduced seven new brands and secured a series of long-term renewals, demonstrating the success of Railpen’s strategic asset management.

Johnstone Property Consultants and Time Retail Partners act for Caledonia Park.