Source: City of Portsmouth
The lease for the Love Portsmouth pop-up shop at Gunwharf Quays has been extended for an additional three months, allowing the shop to remain open until the end of June 2025. Originally planned to operate from January to March 2025, this Portsmouth City Council business support initiative, in partnership with Love Southsea and supported by Landsec, has become a resounding success, attracting enthusiastic shoppers, and benefiting local businesses.
Since its opening, the shop has provided 28 Portsmouth-based businesses with an exceptional platform to showcase their products. It has also launched exclusive Portsmouth-inspired merchandise by Love Southsea, served as the official shop for Portsmouth Pride 2025 merchandise, and unlocked new supply opportunities for businesses like Tea Mountain.
Councillor Steve Pitt, Leader of the council with responsibility for Economic Development said:
“This pop-up shop has proven to be an incredible opportunity to showcase our local small businesses while strengthening our city’s economy. Extending this initiative allows us to build on its momentum and success.”
Yvonne Clay, Centre Director at Gunwharf Quays: “We’re delighted that the Love Portsmouth pop-up store will be extending its stay at Gunwharf Quays.
“The store’s success is testament to the talented small businesses that can be found across Portsmouth. By continuing to provide a platform to the Love Portsmouth team, we’re reinforcing our commitment to supporting regional businesses, while continuing to offer our guests a diverse retail line up. We look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of the array of brands on offer in the store.”
The shop will continue to showcase a curated selection of high-quality goods produced by local Portsmouth businesses including natural skincare by Goly Natural, handcrafted jewellery by Wild Jewellery, quality teas by Tea Mountain, handcrafted luxury candles by Salt and Blossom, sustainable designer fashion by SpottandHerbert, merchandise for Portsmouth Pride 2025 and unique children’s clothing by Little Loves Apparel.
The shop also features the city’s renowned food and drink producers, including The Portsmouth Distillery Company, Staggeringly Good Brewery, Spice Island Chill, Pastry Corner and Camber Wines.
An invitation has also been extended to local artists to take part in the Love Portsmouth shop.
Lulu Whitmore, Director of Love Southsea, said:
“The Love Portsmouth shop has had an amazing first three months of trading. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been given the opportunity to continue. This means even more opportunities for incredible local creatives to showcase their work. We’ve welcomed so many talented makers already, and this next phase promises to be even bigger and better!”
Funded through the UK government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the pop-up shop continues to deliver value to local businesses by:
- Expanding their reach in Gunwharf Quays’ premium retail environment
- Elevating brand visibility among broader audiences
- Providing hands-on retail experience and skills
- Creating opportunities to connect with regional and national buyers
The Love Portsmouth shop is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM until the end of June 2025.
For more information visit rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/love-portsmouth (link to
The lease for the Love Portsmouth pop-up shop at Gunwharf Quays has been extended for an additional three months, allowing the shop to remain open until the end of June 2025. Originally planned to operate from January to March 2025, this Portsmouth City Council business support initiative, in partnership with Love Southsea and supported by Landsec, has become a resounding success, attracting enthusiastic shoppers, and benefiting local businesses.
Since its opening, the shop has provided 28 Portsmouth-based businesses with an exceptional platform to showcase their products. It has also launched exclusive Portsmouth-inspired merchandise by Love Southsea, served as the official shop for Portsmouth Pride 2025 merchandise, and unlocked new supply opportunities for businesses like Tea Mountain.
Councillor Steve Pitt, Leader of the council with responsibility for Economic Development said:
“This pop-up shop has proven to be an incredible opportunity to showcase our local small businesses while strengthening our city’s economy. Extending this initiative allows us to build on its momentum and success.”
Yvonne Clay, Centre Director at Gunwharf Quays: “We’re delighted that the Love Portsmouth pop-up store will be extending its stay at Gunwharf Quays.
“The store’s success is testament to the talented small businesses that can be found across Portsmouth. By continuing to provide a platform to the Love Portsmouth team, we’re reinforcing our commitment to supporting regional businesses, while continuing to offer our guests a diverse retail lineup. We look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of the array of brands on offer in the store.”
The shop will continue to showcase a curated selection of high-quality goods produced by local Portsmouth businesses including natural skincare by Goly Natural, handcrafted jewellery by Wild Jewellery, quality teas by Tea Mountain, handcrafted luxury candles by Salt and Blossom, sustainable designer fashion by SpottandHerbert, merchandise for Portsmouth Pride 2025 and unique children’s clothing by Little Loves Apparel.
The shop also features the city’s renowned food and drink producers, including The Portsmouth Distillery Company, Staggeringly Good Brewery, Spice Island Chill, Pastry Corner and Camber Wines.
An invitation has also been extended to local artists to take part in the Love Portsmouth shop.
Lulu Whitmore, Director of Love Southsea, said:
“The Love Portsmouth shop has had an amazing first three months of trading. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been given the opportunity to continue. This means even more opportunities for incredible local creatives to showcase their work. We’ve welcomed so many talented makers already, and this next phase promises to be even bigger and better!”
Funded through the UK government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the pop-up shop continues to deliver value to local businesses by:
- Expanding their reach in Gunwharf Quays’ premium retail environment
- Elevating brand visibility among broader audiences
- Providing hands-on retail experience and skills
- Creating opportunities to connect with regional and national buyers
The Love Portsmouth shop is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM until the end of June 2025.
For more information visit rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/love-portsmouth