Rituals Cosmetics opens shop on Winchester High Street

Rituals Cosmetics welcomed its first customers on Wednesday, May 1.

The shop is on the High Street, in a Grade II listed building between the O2 shop and Caffé Nero.

To celebrate the opening of the new store, the brand will be holding an opening event for customers on Saturday, May 4.

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Rituals Winchester (Image: Chris Atkinson)

Customers who visit the shop on the day will receive special offers on products, with the first 50 receiving a luxury goody bag alongside their purchase, as well as complimentary illustrations made by a live illustrator and a complimentary mini reed diffusor for customers who spend £45 or more.

Beth Funnell, manager of Rituals Winchester, said: “We are really excited to be in Winchester. The store is a great fit for the High Street.

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“We are looking forward to customers coming in and saying hello!”

Annemarie Forsyth, managing director of Rituals Cosmetics, said: “We’re excited to be opening our first store in the historic centre of Winchester, one of the most sought-after areas of Hampshire. The city has recently been named one of the happiest places to live in the UK, so it’s the perfect choice for our latest boutique store, which is in a beautiful 18th-century listed building.

“Whether you’re looking to balance body, mind, or soul, Rituals has something to offer. Our new store is filled with products designed to help you add something special to your everyday routine, and we can’t wait for you to visit us.”

Suzy Dierckx, marketing manager for Winchester BID, said: “We're delighted to have Rituals moving into the city and welcoming them to our business community. Rituals will be an excellent addition to our High Street.”