Leading independent music retailer Rough Trade has announced plans to increase its UK footprint with the opening of a large new store in Liverpool.
The news comes after a period of growth for the independent, which has tripled its UK vinyl market share in the past five years.
Scheduled to open in Q1 2024, the 6500 square foot store, which will open on Liverpool’s Hanover Street, will become Rough Trade’s largest location in the UK and boast its largest venue space.
Upon opening, Liverpool locals will be able to shop their extensive catalogue of music and merchandise in-store and enjoy a vibrant event schedule showcasing national and local acts.
The new store is set to become Rough Trade’s sixth UK location, joining stores in East, West, and Central London, Bristol, and Nottingham.
This announcement follows Rough Trade’s expansion into the European market earlier this year and news of a flagship store set to open in Berlin in Q2 2024.
Lawrence Montgomery, Managing Director at Rough Trade, commented: “We are excited to grow our UK presence with a store in Liverpool. The city has such a rich musical heritage as well as a vibrant scene right now which we hope to honour and represent in the best way we can. The scale (both size and ambition) of the store shows our commitment and investment to the city. We can’t wait to delight customers in the record store and venue in due course.”
Upon opening, Liverpool locals will be able to shop their extensive catalogue of music and merchandise in-store and enjoy a vibrant event schedule showcasing national and local acts, with ticketing by DICE.
In partnership with Signature Brew and Dark Arts, the new store will also feature a fully stocked bar and cafe, inclusive of a range of draught beers supplied exclusively by the London-based brewer and fresh coffee by the London roasters.
Rough Trade Liverpool will be recruiting a series of key roles, including General Manager, Assistant Manager, Bar and Events Manager, Bar and Events Supervisor, Retail Supervisor, as well as Sales and Bar and Events Assistants. The retailer is seeking hard-working and passionate music lovers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and recommendations with others and are committed to fostering a vibrant local music community.
To become a member of the Rough Trade Liverpool family, applications are open now via the careers page.
To stay up to date with Rough Trade announcements in the lead-up to the store opening, fans can sign up for the newsletter here, and fans can follow Rough Trade Liverpool’s new store Instagram page.
