Postmark
Postmark open latest store in Clapham
In 2025 we helped Postmark fend off the competition and secure a store on the highly sought after Northcote Road.
Background
Family-owned business, Postmark, opened its first store in Balham in the early 2000’s supplying locals with high end cards, gifts, and stationery. It established a foothold in South London by opening a further three stores over the next 10 years in East Dulwich, Chiswick and Greenwich.
Hatch first started working with Mark and Leona (the owners) in 2019, and in the years that followed Postmark grew from 4 to 14 stores. We secured sites in some of the highest footfall locations in London, like Victoria, King’s Cross and London Bridge Stations as well as some of the most famous, like Battersea Power Station.
One location that was proving difficult to get into was Northcote Road due to competition.
What we did?
In 2022 Next bought baby clothing retailer Jojo Maman Bebe. It meant an inevitable restructure of the business and a store closure programme was announced. Some of the 80 Jojo Maman Bebe stores would be closing at lease expires over the next few years.
Hatch sent through 72 Northcote Road to Postmark and subsequently connected them with the landlord. Following the viewing, Hatch helped Postmark make an offer and secure the premises.
The Outcome
Postmark initially agreed to a new 10-year lease, subject to a 5th year break clause, 3 months’ rent free. However, negotiations arose around dampness in the unit and fire proofing. Postmark took on the works to rectify these issues and in exchange received a further 5 months rent free.
In March 2025, Postmark opened its doors to customers for the first time on Northcote Road and finally satisfied their long standing ambition of supplying the locals with their range of cards, gifts and stationery.
“Hatch has been instrumental to our growth and will continue to do so. Excellent market knowledge and insights help to make the right decisions every step of the way. Highly recommend”