Garmin has announced its first UK-based retail store located in Southampton’s Westquay Shopping Centre. The new retail store, which opened to the public on November 6, 2024, is seen by Garmin as demonstrating its… ‘commitment to its growing base of active-lifestyle customers in the UK.’
Opening a physical store in an area that sees over 17 million visitors a year takes the Garmin brand closer to its customers. Located on the Upper Shopping Level, the store measures nearly 1,500 square feet and is the only UK retail location to showcase the company’s range of consumer electronics.
From smartwatches, cycling computers and and other devices, in the new store, shoppers can discuss their product needs with Garmin staff and get hands-on experience with the devices.
“We are thrilled to bring Garmin’s extensive product range to one location on the high street in the UK for the first time,” said Jon Oliver, Managing Director Garmin UK & Ireland.
“We’re passionate about our products and excited for more customers to experience them first-hand, whether that’s through speaking to our expert staff or attending the events we will hold for the local community.
“It feels fitting that the next step in our growth in the UK is the opening of this store in Southampton’s Westquay, down the road from our European headquarters.”
Going forwards, Garmin will be looking to engage with the local community via various store activations throughout the year, with the help of its partners and customers.
Garmin has continued to invest in the Southampton area having set up its European Headquarters in Romsey more than 30 years ago. Garmin’s annual cycling event in the UK, The Garmin Ride Out with Action Medical Research, is one of the most popular and sought after cycling events in the area.
Now based in Totton, Garmin is a sponsor of local non-league football team AFC Totton, the New Forest Marathon and many other events in the area including Southampton Boat Show and Cowes Week Regatta.
