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Located in St David’s Shopping Centre, Cardiff, CO.LAB is a flexible retail space designed for ambitious brands ready to test physical retail, expand into new markets, and engage with customers in real life—without the complexities of traditional retail.
Trusted by 200+ individual designers and conscious brands
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Whether you're an emerging brand looking to enter physical retail for the first time or an established brand seeking a lean, agile way to expand, CO.LAB provides a low-risk, high-impact solution with full operational support:
🚀 A turnkey retail space in a high-footfall location.
🚀 Gain valuable insights with footfall tracking, conversion data, and customer engagement analytics.
🚀 Flexible duration—join for one month or more, with options to extend.
🚀 A community of innovative brands and networking opportunities.
🚀 Fully managed operations—we handle setup, staffing support, and logistics so you can focus on growth.
“CO.LAB helped us reach new customers and validate our expansion. We saw a 6x ROI within our first month!” – Colourush
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Our Micro-retail concession spaces from £1800 up to £5000 (+VAT) per month - and include staffing (your very own brand ambassador), a centralised till system, full day to day management - and more. Leaving you free to focus on your business.
Your brand will be curated alongside a selection of premium conscious brands, established in this space. Major neighbouring retailers to CO.LAB include Apple, Pull & Bear, John Lewis, Zara, Breitlin and more.
Book by the month, from as little as one month, or all the way through to December 2025. 2-month cancellation policy – Book ahead and adjust as needed. We track your metrics, so you can measure your success.
Move in and start selling with ease—our spaces come fully equipped with everything you need, from creative support and fixtures to fittings, allowing you to focus on your brand from day one.
A high-footfall shopping centre attracting millions of visitors annually.
A Pop up destination home to 15 concession spaces - complete with central till, fitting rooms, lounge and event space.
Dedicated lounge, bar and event spaces for hosting workshops, launches, brand events.
Ready-to-go retail space, so you can focus on sales. Our team oversees the visual merchandising under your guidance.
Actionable physical and digital analytics to refine your retail strategy.
An integrated point-of-sale system for seamless, trackable transactions.
If you’re a digitally native brand looking to transition from online to offline, CO.LAB offers the perfect opportunity to test retail without long-term risk.
🚀 Validate demand for your products in a high-footfall shopping environment.
🚀 Engage customers in real life and build a deeper connection beyond e-commerce.
🚀 Learn from real-world retail data to refine your strategy before committing to a permanent store.
🚀 Boost visibility with CO.LAB’s built-in marketing, PR, and influencer support.
For brands that already have retail experience, CO.LAB provides a flexible, data-driven way to scale strategically and test new markets.
🚀 Launch in a new city with minimal setup and operational hassle.
🚀 Test new product lines or seasonal collections in a real-world environment.
🚀 Gain valuable insights into foot traffic, customer behaviour, and offline-to-online conversion.
🚀 Reduce risk and costs compared to traditional store leases.
💡 “CO.LAB gave us a scalable, low-risk way to test a new location while gathering real customer insights.” – Oceanus
1. Submit your application to be considered for an upcoming space
2. Get Selected – Our team will review your brand’s fit and notify you of availability
3. Launch – Move in, start selling, and gain access to marketing, PR, and data insights
Spots Are Limited – Apply Now
CO.LAB spaces are curated for the best brand fit, and availability is limited. Apply today to secure your spot in Cardiff’s top retail hub.
Where is CO.LAB located?
CO.LAB is in St David’s Shopping Centre, Cardiff—one of the UK’s leading shopping destinations.
How long can I participate?
Brands can join for one month or more, with options to extend.
What does the application process involve?
Submit a quick application. Our team will review your brand’s fit and notify you of availability.
What are the costs?
Pricing varies based on space size and duration, starting from £1,800 per month.