Hollister to reopen at Brent Cross Shopping Centre in Hendon
The US teen brand will take an upper-floor unit as part of the mall’s 50th-anniversary redevelopment
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Hollister will reopen at Brent Cross Shopping Centre in Hendon, the mall’s managers announced this week. The US teen fashion brand will occupy an upper-floor unit, joining recent arrivals Mango and Oliver Bonas. The move follows a social media teaser earlier this year, where centre managers asked shoppers which brands they wanted to see return.
The teaser featured a series of emojis, a swimsuit, a t-shirt and a wave, alongside the message: “Something new is coming, can you guess what it is?” Uniqlo and Primark were among the most requested brands in the comments. However, the centre later confirmed Hollister’s return, describing it as “the comeback you’ve all been waiting for” in a post tagged “coming soon”.
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Reactions on social media were mixed. One shopper wrote: “Exciting but the people want Sephora/Uniqlo/Primark.” Another commented: “Amazing so glad it’s back! Also need Sephora back too while you’re bringing back the ones that should never have gone.”
Façade plans submitted for 50th anniversary
Brent Cross Shopping Centre, which opened in 1976 on the site of the former Hendon Greyhound Stadium, will mark its 50th anniversary in 2026. The mall was the UK’s first American-style out-of-town shopping centre, designed with covered, air-conditioned walkways to attract Londoners year-round.
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Hammerson, the centre’s owner, built Brent Cross for £20 million five decades ago. Last month, the company submitted plans for a new façade, described as a “striking modern” design to “signal Brent Cross’s future direction”. No timeline for the work has been confirmed.
What happens next
Hollister’s reopening date has not been announced. Hammerson’s façade plans are now with Barnet Council for consideration. Residents and shoppers can track the application’s progress on the council’s planning portal. No public consultation on the façade redesign has been scheduled.
Questions this report answers
+Which brand is reopening at Brent Cross Shopping Centre?
Hollister, a US teen fashion brand, will reopen on an upper floor of Brent Cross Shopping Centre in Hendon. The move was confirmed by centre managers after a social media teaser earlier this year.
+What other changes are planned for Brent Cross Shopping Centre?
Hammerson, the centre’s owner, has submitted plans for a new façade to modernise the mall’s exterior. The redesign is intended to mark Brent Cross’s 50th anniversary in 2026, though no timeline for the work has been confirmed.
+Can residents comment on the new façade plans?
Hammerson’s façade plans are now with Barnet Council for consideration. Residents can track the application’s progress on the council’s planning portal, but no public consultation has been scheduled at this stage.
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