Footwear and fashion brand ARNE opens its first permanent bricks-and-mortar store in Liverpool after the success of two pop-ups in the city. Tony McDonough reports
Footwear and fashion brand ARNE has opened a 6,750 sq ft store in Liverpool ONE – its first bricks-and-mortar outlet.
ARNE had previously tested the water with two successful pop-up stores and one interactive activation at Liverpool ONE in the last three years. This new store is located in Peter’s Lane which connects the retail complex with Church Street.
It will sell ARNE’s range of minimalistic clothing and footwear across menswear and womenswear collections. The space is also home to ARNE Bites, the brand’s in-store ice-cream and bakery concept.
Ryan and Reece Broadhurst, co-founders of ARNE, said: “It means so much to us to have finally secured the perfect location, in the only city we ever imagined opening our first physical store.
“We wanted to bring something to Liverpool that’s never been done before: a store fit-out of this level, calculated down to the pound per square foot, while keeping our product prices accessible.
“Our goal is simple, to give you more value than ever before and deliver one of the best shopping experiences you’ve ever had, all whilst having a good chance at being able to afford the products inside the store.”
ARNE’s debut is the latest launch at Liverpool ONE this year, as 2025 continues to be the biggest year of openings since the destination’s launch in 2008. So far, Liverpool ONE has welcomed 15 brands, spanning more than 70,000 sq ft.
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Other recent openings include TFG London’s 12,000 sq ft multi-brand flagship on South John Street, its biggest in the UK, alongside city debut’s from Uniqlo and Sephora.
Rob Deacon, asset management director at Liverpool ONE – Landsec, added: “ARNE’s first-ever standalone store reflects a longstanding and successful partnership between Liverpool ONE and the brand.
“The latest in a series of digital native brands to commit to Liverpool ONE, ARNE’s permanent store is emblematic of the demand from innovative global retailers looking to capitalise on our second-to-none city centre location, high footfall, and leading reputation.”