Australian home and kitchenware retailer, House, has confirmed it will launch in the UK this month.
The retailer, which is owned by Global Retail Brands, will open four stores, beginning with locations in Oxford and Sheffield in mid-April. It will also open a dedicated UK e-commerce site and has ambitious growth plans, intending to open 75 stores across the UK within three years.
“We are thrilled to confirm our first four House stores will be opening in the UK in April,” says Global Retail Brands founder Steven Lew.
“We want House to become a household name in the UK as the go-to for cooking and entertaining. We believe that 75 stores is a safe number to target, however, this will very much be opportunity-led… If compelling opportunities present themselves, we will have the opportunity to open even more stores.”
There are currently more than 100 House stores across Australia. The chain specialises in cookware, homewares, dining and gifting, and stocks well-known brands including KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Breville and Baccarat.
House has won exclusive rights to launch a number of international homeware and kitchenware brands in the UK that are not yet available in the market.
Along with House, Global Retail Brands also operates around 70 Robins Kitchen stores and online businesses yourhomedepot.com.au and pethouse.com.au.
In August last year Lew said the goal was to have 500 House stores globally in 10 years.
By Ruth Cooper
