Q&A with Gareth Storer, Retained Agent for Cotton Traders
Name: Gareth Storer
Role: Retained Agent for Cotton Traders
Who are Cotton Traders?
Cotton Traders started in the 1970 by Fran Cotton and Steve Smith (England rugby players) and has evolved from there.
Currently trading from High Streets, Shopping centres, Outlet centres, Garden Centres and Travel locations.
Their range covers ladies and mens clothing and home
How many new stores are you targeting?
They are targeting 6 new stores.
Target locations?
Seeking properties in affluent market towns
Size requirements?
Ideally 2,000 sq.ft sales plus 750 sq.ft anc.
Planning Use Class?
Retail (Class A1/ new Class E)
Freehold or Leasehold?
Leasehold
Recent openings or new stores in the pipeline?
Recent opening include Scarborough and Ely.