A brand-new Garmin store has opened in Westquay, Southampton.

The retail store opened to the public on Wednesday, November 6, making it the first Garmin shop to open in the UK – showcasing the company’s selection of smartwatches, cycling computers, and golf devices, as well as products for cars and the marine industry.

Located on the Upper Shopping Level in Westquay, the store measures nearly 1,500 square feet.

Jon Oliver, managing director of Garmin UK and Ireland, said: “We are thrilled to bring Garmin’s extensive product range to one location on the high street in the UK for the first time.

“We’re passionate about our products and excited for more customers to experience them first-hand, whether that’s through speaking to our expert staff or attending the events we will hold for the local community.

“It feels fitting that the next step in our growth in the UK is the opening of this store in Southampton’s West Quay, down the road from our European headquarters.”

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Inside the new Garmin store in Southampton (Image: Supplied) Garmin set up its European Headquarters in Romsey more than 30 years ago and is now based in Totton.

The company sponsors non-league football team AFC Totton, the New Forest Marathon and many other events in the area including Southampton Boat Show and Cowes Week Regatta.

Toby Tait, director of Asset Management at Hammerson, added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Garmin on its maiden UK store, providing a space for it to bring its full collection of devices into one compelling brand experience for customers.

“We were quick to understand Garmin’s critical requirement for the right space in the right location to showcase the brand.

“Garmin boosts an already thriving Southampton destination, with West Quay now fully established as a destination for brands, events and experiences to serve the city and wider region.”