Jewellery giant Pandora set to open at Monks Cross York

Global jewellery specialist Pandora is set to move in to a unit at the out-of-town shopping centre.

The Denmark-headquartered brand has lodged a planning application to City of York Council to install three new fascia aluminium store signs in pink, and one illuminated projecting sign on one of the stand-alone units.

Jewellery giant Pandora set to open at Monks Cross York . (Image: PA)

The business is also advertising for a store manager to work 40 hours a week at the the site which was previously home to Claire’s, the accessories store.

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The role will offer a monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved, with the potential for more, as well as an employee discount, and annual jewellery uniform allowance.

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials.

It was recognised in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2023’ as one of only 11 in the ‘very large’ employers category. Its jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries, with more than 2,800 concept stores.

Claire’s Accessories announced last summer that it had appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business explaining that its decision was to protect the business and its stakeholders.

The high street chain went on to close hundreds of its shops across the country.

In April this year, administrators for the fashion accessories chain said that about 1,300 workers were to be made redundant as a result.

The move did not affect the retailer’s 356 concessions, including many in Asda stores, and its head office.

It came after private equity owner Modella Capital hired Kroll to oversee the administration earlier this year.