Independent coffee brand leads three new signings at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) has announced the arrival of three independent brands at Liverpool ONE, including North West coffee operator, Bean. The new brands are reflective of GBI’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and community-based businesses.
Bean, which has its headquarters and roastery in Liverpool, has signed for a 3,000sq ft space on South John Street. The operator’s new space will be home to a bean coffee shop and a new retail space for customers to trial and buy coffee making equipment from filters to espresso machines, incorporating coffee tastings and individual barista masterclasses.
The coffee shop will serve their specialty coffees from carefully sourced beans, which they roast themselves just a few miles away, alongside a complementary food menu which includes artisan cakes. Sustainability is central to Bean’s ethos; the operator works with local suppliers and makers and uses eco-friendly options where possible such as re-usable cups, recycled and compostable packaging.
Joining Bean are leading Irish athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee, and local jewellery brand, Say it with Diamonds. The three operators total 6,300 sq ft of space.
Jon Whyte, managing director of Bean, commented: “We are so pleased to have signed for our latest coffee shop at Liverpool ONE, which marks a debut for our new ‘coffee retail’ concept. Having started in Liverpool, we knew we wanted to launch this concept in the heart of the city, and look forward to opening our doors here alongside so many other superb hospitality names.”
Alison Clegg, Managing Director, Asset Management, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, added: “The signings of these three operators furthers our strategy of delivering a vibrant mix of independent and international brands to create a unique offer for visitors. They also continue our history of working with local companies and entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses.”
The signings follow the recommitment of New Look, Skechers and Kenji to Liverpool ONE. In addition, award-winning British luxury jewellery retailer, David M Robinson, has signed for a new OMEGA boutique, set to open on South John Street later this year.
Metis and CBRE acted for Liverpool ONE. Bean dealt direct.