JD has thrown open the doors to its brand new store at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds, just in time for Black Friday sales and Christmas shopping.
The huge 15,537 sq ft store - that’s more than double the size of its previous site - is once again home to some of the world’s biggest labels from the world of sports fashion and footwear.
With this impressive new JD space, shoppers will be able to browse the latest collections from Nike, adidas, New Balance, Asics, Under Armour and The North Face.
JD’s frontage at the Leeds shopping centre has now tripled to 54m, creating 50 new jobs for the local area with some vacancies still up for grabs.
To celebrate the opening of the new store, JD hosted an exclusive launch party featuring Leeds United players and a range of in-store experiences.
Inside the new JD at White Rose in Leeds. Credit: SuppliedInside the new JD at White Rose in Leeds. Credit: Supplied
Guests were welcomed through a football stadium style tunnel and DJ Sharan set the perfect vibes as fans customised t-shirts with a selection of embroideries and grabbed their very own personalised football trading cards.
Guests were given the chance to ask Leeds United footballers Pascal Strujk, Joel Piroe and Largie Ramazani any questions before having their photo taken with them.
To continue the White Rose opening celebrations, there’s a packed weekend of performances and prizes to enjoy.
All weekend, JD will have in-store experiences as well as some activations elsewhere in White Rose.
Leeds United players attended a huge launch event for JD at White Rose. Credit: Supplied
DJs will grace the decks as fans explore the new retail space, while street dancers JD BBoys featuring Curtis Butler, Kelvin Clark and Youness El Mouaffaq will treat consumers to a live performance on Saturday 23 November.
In the shopping centre, JD will host an interactive pop-up throughout the opening weekend offering consumers the chance to win on-the-spot prizes.
Want to look after your shoes? From Friday 6 December to Sunday 8 December, Crep Protect will be in-store with their Cleaning Throne offering sneaker aftercare, whilst shoppers can also enjoy the chance to win a pair of trainers via the brands ‘COP OR FLOP’ game.
JD relaunching in White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds comes during a busy week for the popular retailer - they have also debuted their 2024 Christmas campaign.
‘Family’ is an energetic celebration of all the different forms of family, and stars five British talents including Central Cee with his friends, Maya Jama with her brothers, Paddy the Baddy with his wife and kids, Trent Alexander-Arnold with his brother and niece, and Beta Squad showing that family can take a lot of different forms.
JD’s ‘Family’ campaign can be seen in the new White Rose store when it opens on Thursday 21 November.
JD opening times at White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds
Monday to Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday - 9am-8pm
Sunday - 11am-5pm
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East-Asian inspired lifestyle brand KENJI confirms new Leeds store
If you're a fan of a blind box, then you're going to love this.
Because very soon, we'll be able to get our hands on a range of quirky gifts, collectable toys and cute character merchandise as popular lifestyle brand KENJI prepares to open a new store at White Rose Shopping Centre.
And just in time for us to get stuck into the Christmas shopping.
KENJI brings together East Asian-inspired design, playful characters, and lifestyle products perfect for gifting and collecting.
The new White Rose store will invite guests to enter the world of their original and exclusive characters including Underverse, Caw-Ji, and Capybara Pon Pon, as well as browsing delightful collections including stationery, toys, accessories, and snacks.
The brand-new store has been created to be a playful and immersive space, with areas dedicated to blind box collectables, character capsule collections, keyrings, and accessories alongside a character statue photo spot.
Steven Foster, Centre Director at White Rose Shopping Centre, said: “We’re excited to welcome KENJI to our retail line-up at White Rose. The brand perfectly reflects the UK’s growing interest in East Asian pop culture, and makes getting to know new characters and collections fun, immersive, and accessible.
“We know our guests will enjoy KENJI’s unique new store, a perfect addition to White Rose in the run up to the festive season, and we look forward to sharing an opening date soon.”
Eddie Shepherd, Managing Director of Kenji, said: “We’re delighted to bring the KENJI brand and experience to Leeds White Rose, and feel our brand is a very complementary partner for the centre. Our UK retail expansion plan had earmarked the centre for a number of years, and we’re thrilled to be opening here before the end of the year.”
We're not sure of the exact opening date just yet, but we'll keep you updated as and when we know more.
Viral Yorkshire shop urges visitors to avoid weekends as huge queues form
Clementine Hall
A viral apothecary shop in Yorkshire has warned visitors about huge queues forming outside its doors, urging people to visit during the week if they want to avoid the crowds.
The Cabinet of Curiosities in Haworth has become a popular destination for those looking to really get into the autumn spirit.
And it seems like there's a lot of people who are looking to do so, as huge queues have been forming along the quaint cobbled streets of Haworth.
So much so, that owner Carolin had to issue a statement via The Cabinet of Curiosities Instagram page.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It reads: "Weekends in Haworth have become particularly busy during Autumn and we are so grateful to all those lovely souls who have patiently queued to visit the shop.
"We are so honoured that you are happy to wait to come in to our magical apothecary shop, and I can’t quite believe it when I look out of the windows and see the queue snaking up the cobbles. Be assured that the queue does move fast and it makes for a far more pleasurable visit if there are fewer people in the shop at once.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
"If you would rather avoid the busy times it’s best to visit during the week if you can. Our shop is open 7 days a week 10-5, but to make sure all the shops in Haworth are open then Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are probably the best days to visit.
"We are doing our best to keep up with restocking and our fabulous workshop witches are busy blending, filling and packing every day to keep to keep the shelves stocked. We are humbled and forever grateful that you love our little shoppe, and hope you enjoy your potions and your visit to The Cabinet of Curiosities."
Daisy Jackson -
22nd November 2024 
