Hammerson has agreed its second flagship letting to Sephora with a new opening at Cabot Circus as the global beauty brand targets South-West England for its UK expansion. The store will open in Spring 2026, providing customers with Sephora’s ‘world-famous beauty playground’, featuring its sought-after range of products and exclusive ‘Only at Sephora’ brands, available for the first time to shoppers in the region.Sephora is the latest major brand secured at Cabot Circus, which welcomes over 17 million visits a year and serves a catchment of more than 3.6 million people. It follows the launch of a flagship 80,000 sq ft M&S store last year and Sephora will arrive shortly after a new ODEON which is due to launch this February. It comes after a series of new openings and a programme of repositioning at Cabot Circus as part of Hammerson’s vision to curate a buzzing, multi-use destination in the heart of Bristol.
Sephora’s opening follows the brand’s landmark opening at Bullring for its Midlands debut, much to the delight of customers far and wide. Sephora’s decision to open at Cabot Circus is the latest example of the best occupiers seeking highly productive and impactful stores, in leading locations, with the strongest catchments.
Paul O’Brien, director of leasing & commercialisation at Hammerson, commented: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Sephora to Cabot Circus and we know customers will be too. Securing this beauty powerhouse underpins Cabot Circus’ leading position in the South-West and underscores the demand for our prime city location. It builds on a series of carefully curated new arrivals across retail, food, drink and leisure. These brands are choosing to grow with us in the heart of Bristol, drawn to our location and catchment across the city and beyond, enabling the best and latest experiences for our customers.”
Sarah Boyd, managing director, Sephora UK, said: “Bristol is a city that thrives on creativity, individuality and self-expression – values that sit at the very heart of Sephora. We’re thrilled to be opening our doors in Cabot Circus, bringing our world-class beauty experience to a vibrant community that celebrates art, innovation and culture. We can’t wait to meet Bristol’s passionate beauty lovers and share the latest trends, brands and experiences with them.”
