Harrods celebrates launch of its first standalone Gateshead Metrocentre store

Harrods is celebrating the opening of H beauty Gateshead, the brand’s fifth standalone beauty store in the UK, located in the Metrocentre.

Offering an unparalleled beauty utopia, the 30,203 sq.ft. space brings together a diverse portfolio of must-have products and exceptional services from an array of beauty brands for customers to enjoy.

The store has been designed as an experiential playground, where beauty novices and experts alike can discover some of the industry’s most forward-thinking and vibrant brands as well as stock up on their forever-favourite products.

The curated product offering, paired with Harrods renowned retail innovation and expert-driven service, creates a beauty wonderland for enthusiasts to discover, and to enhance their inner and outer wellbeing.

The Gateshead launch follows four successful store openings, the first at Lakeside retail centre in Essex, the second at centre:mk in Milton Keynes and third at St James Quarter in Edinburgh, and the fourth at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol.

Annalise Fard, director of beauty at Harrods, commented: “The launch of our fifth H beauty store in Gateshead, marks another incredible milestone for Harrods. The expansion of our stand-alone H beauty stores showcases our commitment to bringing elevated retail beauty shopping experiences to communities outside of London.

“As a leading authority in beauty and luxury, we have carefully curated an extensive portfolio of brands and products tailored to suit the local customer, and are proud to bring the magic of Harrods Beauty to local communities across the UK.”

Mia Collins, head of beauty at Harrods, added: “We are delighted to welcome you through the doors of our new H beauty Gateshead and cannot wait for you to enjoy the wonderful line up of brands, products, and services that we have in store.

“Our new store in the Metrocentre features all of H beauty’s iconic signatures, including Hari (our famous H beauty bear), an incredible Champagne Bar which offers a delicious bite to eat and glass of something sparkling with loved ones, as well as our immersive play-tables and an inspiring assortment of new beauty experiences and concepts.”