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City centre landmark on market
25/03/08
One of Cardiff’s best known city centre landmark buildings and popular former hostelry which closed last October has been put on the market, presenting a prime commercial opportunity. The Grade II-listed former South Glamorgan Staff Club, which is situated directly opposite the main entrance to the Millennium Stadium, was sold at auction in February to a private client advised by chartered surveyors Cooke & Arkwright.
Castle views for wedding belles
08/03/07
The Cardiff branch of Pronuptia has relocated to a prominent city centre location directly opposite Cardiff Castle. The 2,000 sq ft store includes a 1,500 sq ft showroom on the first floor and unveils a completely new look and style as well as offering a new, fully personalised service. The layout was designed by Pronuptia UK chairman Jim Mumford and is the first in the UK to incorporate Pronuptia’s new French concept.
Air-aid
08/03/07
Wales Air Ambulance has opened a new charitable shop in Abergavenny acquired by Cooke & Arkwright, as part of its strategic network expansion in support of the service. Rugby legend, Gareth Edwards CBE, performed the official opening and said he was happy to help. “Wales Air Ambulance is a critical and necessary facility that we are fortunate to have. It can make the difference between life and death,” he said.
Organic first for coffee chain
15/09/06
Coffee#1, the steadily expanding chain of coffee outlets established by Welsh entrepreneur James Shapland six years ago, has taken the plunge and committed its entire range of coffee beverages over to 100% organic, Fairtrade produce.
Post Office takes new premises in heart of Queens Arcade
20/07/06
The main Post Office branch in Cardiff city centre has moved from its old site in The Hayes to larger premises in the newly re-vamped Queen’s Arcade shopping centre.
Greggs continues core growth
13/05/04
Leading bakery retailer Greggs has opened a new outlet on Caroline Street in Cardiff. The property, which was acquired for Greggs by Cooke & Arkwright, is well placed to take advantage of the flourishing Brewery Quarter, the St David’s 2 development and the new central library which will be situated close by.
Principality doubles its presence in Neath
26/01/06
Principality Building Society is doubling its presence in Neath in a move to new premises at a prime high street location. The Society will occupy a corner building on Green Street with twice the frontage and additional office space on the first and second floors.
Principality’s 51st branch opens in Llanelli
22/12/05
Principality Building Society has opened its 51st branch and the first in Llanelli, at the town’s St Elli Shopping Centre. New jobs were created locally to provide a team of counter staff, a financial planning manager and a branch manager.
Greggs spreads beyond high street
07/07/05
Leading bakery retailer Greggs has expanded beyond its more familiar high street portfolio to open an outlet at a 4,500 sq ft unit on Bridgend Industrial Estate.
Welsh entrepreneur expands to Newport
30/09/04
Coffee#1 has opened a new outlet in Commercial Street, Newport, reinforcing the pledge of the chain’s owner, James Shapland, to open 20 new premises throughout South Wales and the South West within the next five years. This is the fifth in its chain so far and the first in Newport. A new shop in Abergavenny is also to be opened before Christmas.