From Aarhus to Angel: Søstrene Grene makes North London debut at Angel Central for first UK store in 2026

Angel Central, Islington’s prime retail and leisure destination, has announced that Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene has opened at the centre. This opening marks the brand’s North London debut and its first UK store of 2026. 

Søstrene Grene has launched its new 5,588 sq ft store on the first floor of the centre, enhancing the destination’s lifestyle and gifting offer. The store showcases the brand’s Scandinavian-inspired range of affordable homeware and lifestyle products, with a focus on thoughtful design and everyday functionality. From kitchenware and home accessories to crafts and decorations, the offer is curated to appeal to a wide customer base, encouraging both regular visits and increased footfall during key seasonal moments.

Søstrene Grene is located on the first floor of the centre opposite Wagamama, sitting alongside a complementary mix of retailers and F&B operators, such as H&M, UNIQLO, Mango, and Oliver Bonas. 

Simon Prince, Senior Associate at CBRE Investment Management, said: “Søstrene Grene is a vibrant addition to the centre, building on the strong momentum of the past year. Strategically located on the upper level, the store enhances the customer journey by encouraging dwell time and complementing our food and beverage offer to create a more engaging shopping and dining experience. Its arrival further strengthens the diversity of the scheme, giving customers a fresh reason to visit and spend time at Angel Central. We remain committed to delivering a well-rounded retail destination anchored by standout, must-visit brands, and Søstrene Grene is a strong reflection of this approach.”

Mikkel Grene, Group CEO and co-owner of Søstrene Grene, added: “We are delighted to be opening our first store in the United Kingdom in 2026 at Angel Central, marking an important step in Søstrene Grene’s continued growth across London. Islington is a vibrant, creative area with a strong sense of community, making it a natural fit for our brand. The new store has been designed to offer a calm and inspiring shopping experience, where customers can take their time exploring our collections and finding thoughtfully designed pieces for everyday living.” 

Angel Central closed out 2025 on a high, with total annual sales growing 21.0% year-on-year. The centre welcomed 9.5 million visitors throughout the year, supported by several openings, including Lovisa, Bababoom, and Therapie Clinic, which helped drive footfall and elevate the centre’s retail and F&B mix. 

CBRE and Colliers act for Angel Central.