St David’s Cardiff has announced the signing of a brand-new sporting superstore along with the comeback for a much-loved watch brand.
Sports and fashion retailer JD will open a new 31,936 square foot store at the city shopping destination in spring 2026. Relocating from its current spot on Cardiff’s Queen Street, the new JD store at St David’s is set to be bigger and better at its new prime position on the lower level of the Grand Arcade; close to Size and LEGO.
St David’s has also confirmed that iconic Swiss watchmaker Swatch will return to the city this summer. Part of the original line-up at the launch of the expanded St David’s in 2009, Swatch will open in the lower level of the centre’s Grand Arcade, next to Swarovski and opposite Menkind.
The brand’s new boutique will showcase its latest collections of watches and iconic collaborations in what will be its only standalone store in Wales.
The latest announcement follows the relocation of several of the shopping centre’s popular brands, opening new, upsized new stores.
Sustainable charity store Ethical Boutique has upsized to a new unit in the Cathedral Walk mall selling pre-loved clothing and hosting its speciality community coffee stand while Welsh streetwear indie Clothing Culture is set to move to a new store in the St David’s Way mall.
In addition, outdoor clothing and equipment brand Trespass has opened a new larger store in the Cathedral Walk mall, lifestyle fashion store Damaged Society has also relocated to a larger space near Clarks, while accessories destination Accessorize has refurbished its store with a fresh new look.
Looking forward, southeast Asian restaurant Banana Tree and hot chocolate connoisseur Knoops are set to open at St David’s next month with beauty giant Sephora launching this autumn.
Helen Morgan, Centre Director of St David’s Cardiff, commented: “We’re pleased to announce more new names and upsized stores at St David’s. It’s an exciting time for the centre as we continue to attract in-demand brands and enhance guest experience to maintain our position as a top UK retail destination”
