Join Co.Lab at St David’s: Affordable Spaces for Sustainable Brands

Introducing Co.Lab at St David’s – an experiential retail space for sustainable DTC brands to test physical retail.

  • Affordable micro retail spaces in a vibrant setting
  • Surround yourself with like-minded brands appealing to Gen Z
  • Curating next-gen digital brands into physical spaces
  • Located in a prime shopping centre with 30m annual footfall
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what is co.lab

Co.Lab is a new micro-retail destination launched by Landsec and Lone Design Club in Cardiff, Wales, designed to support innovative direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands.

Opening in St. David’s Dewi Sant, Co.Lab transforms a 6,000-square-foot space into a vibrant shopping destination where brands can test, experiment, and grow.

It features bespoke, shop-in-shop style concession units, a shared event space, and a low-cost, community-focused model to facilitate the physical retail presence of emerging brands.

Co.Lab aims to revolutionise the retail experience by fostering community, supporting eco-friendly practices, and hosting regular events to engage shoppers and enhance brand visibility.

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Elevate Your Brand at CO.LAB

Unlock the potential of your brand with CO.LAB at St David's Dewi Sant in Cardiff - a dynamic retail space dedicated to digitally native, direct-to-consumer brands looking to make their mark in the physical retail world.

Why CO.LAB is right for your brand

Affordable Micro-Retail Spaces: Enjoy cost-effective, flexible units that offer a unique opportunity to bring your brand to life in a bustling shopping environment.
Prime, high growth Location: Cardiff’s St. David’s Dewi Sant attracts 30 million visitors a year. Brands like Astrid & Miyu and Space NK are already succeeding here. Consumers no longer have to travel to Bristol or London for high-end shopping.
Flexible & Affordable: Concession units up to 120 sq ft, or simply rent a rail/plinth in the multibrand space, starting at £16/day. We handle staffing, tills, management, and more, leaving you free to focus on your business.
Be in the right company: Your brand will be curated alongside a selection of premium conscious digitally native brands, established in this space. Major neighbour retailers to the CO.LAB store include Apple, John Lewis, Zara and Breitling.
Engage with Gen Z and millennial shoppers: Gain valuable face-to-face interactions with your customers, insights and feedback you can't put a price on.
Seamless Transition from Digital to Physical: Perfectly designed to help next-gen digital brands make a tangible impact with their physical presence.
Time Efficient: Unlike other popups, spend as little or as much time as you like physically at St David’s.

What's on offer

  • New sales opportunity with St David’s 30 million customers
  • Expand your brand's reach, identity and awareness in a new location
  • Flexible Shop-in-Shop Units: Customizable spaces tailored to showcase your products and elevate your brand experience
  • Community Event Space: An inviting area for hosting events, workshops, and interactive activities that drive engagement and enhance brand visibility
  • Our data and analytics platform gives you a 360-degree view of your retail success—track footfall, conversion, AOV, and sales, and see how this drives eCommerce and social media engagement, all supporting your brand's growth

What is CO.LAB?

CO.LAB is more than just a retail space - it’s a vibrant community hub where sustainability meets style, and innovation drives growth. Don't miss out on the UK's most exciting new retail destination. Be part of the retail revolution with spaces starting from just £16/day. Book your spot today!

CO.LAB's founders (LDC) has successfully launched 3,000 digital brands into physical spaces increasing their reach, sales and engagement by 100%.

Space you can book

You can book anything from a single small rail or plinth to your own dedicated concession space.

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