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Joe Calzaghe-backed premium clothing retailer lands in Stockton

Cartel, a new designer clothing store backed by snooker champion Mark Selby and boxer Joe Calzaghe, has opened on Stockton High Street, bringing premium men’s clothing brands such as Boss, Paul Smith and Stone Island to the area.

Teesside-based Sanderson Weatherall acted as agents for the property’s landlord and secured a 10 year lease to owners Jason Wilton and Gary McCarten.

There are also local labels like Gregory James – co-owned by reigning indoor 60m World and European champion, Richard Kilty, who officially opened the store.

Cartel’s co-owner, Jason Wilton, said: “After doing a lot of research we realised that there has been a gap in the market for top of the range clothing within Stockton. We are very pleased that we can offer these services locally.”

Gary McCarten added: “We wanted to bring high-end men’s clothing to the Stockton area as it is a real passion of ours, and we know that there is plenty of demand for our offering – that’s been proven by the footfall we’ve had so far.”

“Working with Sanderson Weatherall meant that the process of letting the property was smooth and simple and we are now very excited for the future of Cartel.”

Sanderson Weatherall’s agency specialists, who arranged the letting on behalf of the private landlord, are based in the firm’s Westpoint Road offices in Stockton. The firm also advises clients, such as developers, investors, landlords and tenants, on disposals, acquisitions and development, in sectors such as retail, industrial, office, business parks, hotel and leisure, and residential.

Commenting on the deal, Sanderson Weatherall surveyor, George Williams, said: “As a Teesside business we are always happy to see signs of growth on our high streets and this could be the start of a new era for Stockton. Attracting this kind of investment to the area is a positive step and will certainly attract visitors to the town, benefiting the wider business community.”