Global fashion jewellery retailer, Lovisa, is set to open at Merseyway Shopping Centre on Saturday 27th June 2026, marking the latest addition to Stockport’s growing retail offer and reflecting continued confidence in the town’s ongoing regeneration.
The opening follows a strong period of momentum for Stockport town centre, which attracted over 11 million visitors last year showing a 15% increase on visitor numbers compared to 2024. With ongoing retailer investment, the centre continues to evolve as a destination not only for shopping, but also for culture and community.
The new Lovisa store will comprise 888sqft of ground floor retail space in the previous Ernest Jones unit, bringing its trend-led and waterproof jewellery collections to Stockport shoppers in time for the busy summer trading period.
Known internationally for its contemporary accessories and affordable fashion jewellery, Lovisa offers a wide range of earrings, necklaces, rings and everyday accessories designed for gifting and daily wear.
The announcement follows the recent relocation and opening of Shoezone within the centre last month. The national footwear retailer has relocated into the former Tessuti unit, occupying a prominent 4,295sqft space and significantly enhancing its presence within the scheme.
The latest lettings continue Merseyway’s strong leasing momentum as the centre evolves as part of Stockport Council’s ambitious £2bn regeneration plans. Alongside attracting new retailers, the shopping centre continues to benefit from ongoing investment, with recent improvements including the installation of new access control and height restriction barriers as well as painting and refurbishment works to refresh key areas of the scheme.
Cllr Micheala Meikle, Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Skills at Stockport Council, said: “It’s fantastic to see more national retailers choosing to invest in Stockport and recognising the strength of our town centre. Welcoming brands like Lovisa, alongside the continued expansion of existing retailers at Merseyway, reflects the growing confidence in Stockport as a vibrant place to shop, visit and spend time.
“Our £2bn regeneration programme is transforming the town centre and creating a destination where national brands, independent businesses and local communities can thrive together. These latest openings are another positive step in building a stronger and more diverse retail offer.”
Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre manager, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Lovisa to Merseyway and to see Shoezone successfully relocate into a more prominent setting within the centre. These openings reflect the continued confidence retailers have in both Merseyway and Stockport town centre.
As we continue to evolve the retail offer, attracting recognised high street brands alongside supporting independent businesses remains a key priority. The continued investment from retailers demonstrates the strength of the town centre and the increasing number of visitors choosing Merseyway as a destination to shop, socialise and work.”
Joshua Nunnerley Stoops, North West regional manager at Lovisa said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing Lovisa to Stockport apart of our UK expansion. We’ve had our eye on Stockport for a while – so now we’re bringing that little extra sparkle to the town!”
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