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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Topshop is officially back in Leeds and it’s just as iconic as we remember
Topshop and its Joni jeans have launched in 32 John Lewis stores across the UK, and we're absolutely buzzing about it.
Okay before we get your hopes up, the absolutely mega Topshop on Briggate is still gone for good, but the fashion brand has officially launched in our local John Lewis and its enough to get us feeling very nostalgic.
It's all part of a nationwide partnership with John Lewis that brings Topshop and Topman back into physical retail on the British high street.
From today, Topshop will launch in 32 John Lewis stores and online, featuring a curated edit of its most in-demand and premium pieces.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Topman will debut in just seven locations, including right here in Leeds - apart from Newcastle, it's the only northern site to do so.
So for those Leeds lads looking to level up their wardrobe, you can count yourself very lucky.
Michelle Wilson, Managing Director of Topshop, said: “Today is about making it easier for customers to access the Topshop and Topman pieces they love. From our cult denim to new‐season footwear, you can see it, feel it and take it home the same day. Partnering with John Lewis brings Topshop back to high streets across the UK with the level of service our customers expect.”
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Peter Ruis, Managing Director of John Lewis, added: “Topshop and Topman are brands with enormous cultural relevance, and their return to physical retail is something our customers are genuinely excited about. This partnership reflects our focus on bringing iconic names, strong style and compelling experiences into our stores.”
You can browse the Topman and Topshop collections online at John Lewis here.
Female-founded independent jewellery brand to open in Leeds’ Victoria Gate
Clementine Hall
Norfolk-based jewellery brand Lisa Angel is opening their first Yorkshire site right here in Leeds.
Jewellery and trinket lovers, this one's for you.
Lisa Angel, a female-founded jewellery and gifting brand will open the doors to its new store in Victoria Gate next month.
Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of jewellery, gifts, and accessories that have established a loyal following during more than twenty years of business.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has only gone from strength to strength since.
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The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
After opening two stores last year and three stores in 2024, Lisa Angel’s founder and Creative Director, Lisa, said: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
Managing Director James Moody explained the significance to the business of opening a new store in a city as influential as Leeds: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
We'll keep you up to date when we know an opening date, but for now you can check out what to expect here.
Daisy Jackson -
22nd November 2024 
