From national high street chains to small independent businesses, this year has seen a several businesses open their doors in the Portsmouth area. It demonstrates that the entrepreneurial spirit is still strong in the city and that big businesses still see value in operating in its high streets.
As the year comes to an end it is worth celebrating the fantastic shops and businesses that have opened in 2025.
Here are 41 stores that have opened or moved this year:
9. Blossom Boutique
Blossom Boutique moved from Palmerston Road to Marmion Road in Southsea in May. Pictured is: Ewa Rabaud, owner of Blossom Boutique. | Sarah Standing
10. Baby B
Owners of BabyB, Karl and Anne-Marie Millham, in the new store in Fitzherbert Road, Farlington. The baby store moved from Widley in November. Picture: Sarah Standing (071125-2418) | Sarah Standing
11. The Studio @ThirteenEight
Tom Roberts from Lee-on-the-Solent, opened his first physical art studio called The Studio @ThirteenEight in Stoke Road, Gosport in June. | Sarah Standing
12. Full Send Racing Lounge
In June, Gunwharf Quays welcomed Portsmouth's first racing simulation lounge, The Full Send Racing Lounge. Pictured: Owner Felix Baggott (driving seat) with staff, Maxwell Turner, Nina Pohanka and Nathaniel Dance at Full Send Racing Lounge Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman