Employee-owned sustainable fashion retailer Lucy & Yak is relocating its Nottingham store to a new site at 29 Bridlesmith Gate as it continues to invest in its UK retail estate.
The move follows strong customer demand since the brand entered Nottingham in 2023 and will place Lucy & Yak in one of the city’s best-known retail destinations, alongside a mix of established national brands and independent operators and is hot on the heels of the brand investing in a larger premises in Manchester earlier this year.
The new Nottingham store will continue to showcase the brand’s full collection alongside its Re:Yak offering, which gives customers access to repaired, pre-loved and recirculated garments.
The relocation forms part of Lucy & Yak’s broader retail strategy focused on community-led stores and circular fashion initiatives. Since launching Re:Yak three years ago, the retailer says more than 50,000 garments have been resold, repaired or recycled through the programme.
The Nottingham move follows a period of continued investment in physical retail and community activations, including the brand’s first circular fashion fair which was held last month in nearby Sheffield.
Lisa Wright, store manager, said: “Our Nottingham community has grown significantly since we first opened in the city and we’re excited to welcome customers into our new Bridlesmith Gate location. The move allows us to strengthen our presence in Nottingham while continuing to offer the colourful, inclusive shopping experience our customers know and love.”
Lydia Coley, managing director at Lucy & Yak, commented: “2026 has been quite a year for us and this move further cements our intentions to find the very best locations for our stores and loyal customers. We are fully committed to bringing colour and joy to the people of Nottingham and can’t wait to welcome everyone into our new home in the city.”
To launch the new store, Lucy & Yak will host a community-focused opening weekend featuring local artist Kim T, exclusive customer experiences, customisation workshops and promotional activity designed to celebrate both creativity and circular fashion.
Founded in Yorkshire in 2017, Lucy & Yak operates 17 stores across the UK and is known for its colourful, size-inclusive collections produced using organic and recycled materials. The business is employee-owned and continues to expand its circular retail initiatives through Re:Yak and Repairs for Life.
