Majestic has opened its latest store in Banstead.

The UK's "largest specialist" wine retailer has moved into a 1,700 sq ft unit on the High Street, previously occupied by Barclays.

Despite being around half the size of an average Majestic shop, the new store offers nearly 1,200 wines, including a section for 72 fine wines.

It also stocks beers, spirits, low and no-alcohol alternatives, soft drinks, and snacks.

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The new Banstead store will host free wine tastings seven days a week, with customers able to try a selection of wines before purchasing, receive tasting notes, and get expert advice from qualified staff.

Other services include free glass hire for events like weddings and birthday parties, and the "No Quibble Guarantee," which allows customers to exchange any wines they don't like for a bottle of equivalent value.

Online shoppers can order from Majestic's full range of more than 1,200 wines through the retailer's e-commerce website, for free next-day delivery via the store's own dedicated van.

Customers making their purchases online can opt to use Majestic's unique 'Shop Local' proposition, which allows users to order from the stock available at the Banstead store, in real-time, for click and collect within as little as four hours.

The Banstead shop will also support Majestic's rapidly growing B2B division, Majestic Commercial, supplying wines to gastropubs, bars, and restaurants in the local area.

Majestic Commercial, which was crowned On-Trade Supplier of the Year at the Drinks Business Awards 2024, currently partners with more than 3,000 hospitality venues across the UK.

Banstead marks the 20th new store Majestic has launched since its acquisition by Fortress Investment Group in December 2019.

Majestic has already started trading in East Dulwich, Brentwood, and Jersey during its current financial year, with new sites in Solihull and Plymouth both set to open during November.

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Majestic CEO John Colley said: "We’ve had our eye on this particular store for more than a year as part of our expansion plans, but it’s been well worth the wait.

"We’re absolutely delighted to finally be opening in Banstead and we’re excited about serving the local community and bringing our award-winning wines and expert knowledge to the town.

"Our Banstead store is the fourth smaller format location we have opened in the past 18 months.

"All of them are trading well and engaging with thousands of new customers – and we know the people of Banstead will love our proposition too.

"We remain huge champions of experiential, bricks and mortar retail at Majestic, and we are proud to be accelerating our expansion plans with new store openings planned in both Solihull and Plymouth next month.

"We’re looking forward to becoming a part of even more communities ahead of Christmas, and helping new customers discover unique wines, beers and spirits to enjoy with their family and friends during the festive season."