The St David’s Partnership has announced the launch of three pop-ups for locally-based businesses, all opening in time for the Christmas trading period.
A trio of breweries, all hailing from South Wales, have come together to provide an enormous range of beers to St David’s customers, from a single kiosk outside The White Company and Kurt Geiger. Cold Black Label encompasses traditional and contemporary beers across different styles; fresh from securing an official partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union, Brecon Brewing will provide their special IPA and Golden Ale at the St David’s kiosk; whilst Lithic Brewing offer one of the UK’s only completely gluten-free, craft beer ranges.
Sheffs is a merger of two South Wales food brands – Cymru Confectionery and Shelly’s Shorties – bringing creative Welsh baking to St David’s, from the new 714sq ft store on the Lower Grand Arcade opposite Pandora. The shop will stock their freshly made shortbread, an array of flavoured fudge, and confectionery including chocolates and Turkish delight, with vegan options available.
The destination has also seen the opening of a local-led festive store, A Welsh Christmas. Located on Cathedral Walk near Marks & Spencer, the 1,557sq ft shop has a wide selection of Welsh-made products, from jewellery, to stocking fillers, and bespoke decorations.
Speaking on behalf of the St David’s Partnership, John Bloomer, National Kiosk Leasing Manager at Landsec, commented: “As we approach Christmas, these new regional entrants to St David’s bring a range of local products to meet the demands of thoughtful giving over the festive season.”
