Grand Opening, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Special Guests and Surprise Entertainment Announced
Northampton entrepreneur Roxanne Clark is preparing to officially open the doors to RoxEssential, a new wellbeing hub located in the Grosvenor Centre that combines retail, education, aromatherapy massage and community wellbeing under one roof.
The opening forms part of the Grosvenor Centre’s innovation initiative, designed to support independent start-up businesses and bring fresh concepts into Northampton town centre. Roxanne discovered the opportunity through NNBN (Northamptonshire Business Network) and was selected to take part in the programme, allowing her to transform her vision into a permanent town centre destination.
The official Grand Opening will take place on:
Saturday 13th June 2026
RoxEssential, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton
Launch Event Schedule
11:00am – 1:00pm
Grand Opening Celebration
11:30am
Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Introduction to Essential Oils Workshop
The launch event will welcome customers, local businesses, community groups, supporters and members of the media to experience Northampton’s newest wellbeing destination.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the new space, discover the RoxEssential product range, learn about upcoming workshops and aromatherapy massage treatments, and enjoy a vibrant launch atmosphere featuring a special guest appearance and surprise entertainment.
A New Kind of Wellbeing Space
RoxEssential has been created as more than just a retail shop.
The space has been designed as a welcoming wellbeing hub where people can:
• Shop for 100% pure essential oils and bespoke blends
• Learn how to use essential oils safely and confidently
• Attend educational workshops and wellbeing events
• Book aromatherapy massage treatments
• Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive environment
Founded on an education-first philosophy, RoxEssential aims to remove confusion surrounding essential oils by helping people understand how to use them safely and effectively in everyday life.
Founder Roxanne Clark said:
“RoxEssential has always been about more than selling products. My mission is to help people feel confident using essential oils safely while creating a welcoming space where people can learn, relax, connect and improve their wellbeing.
Being able to bring this vision into Northampton town centre is a dream come true, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported the journey.”
An Award-Winning Journey
What began as a passion for natural wellbeing has grown into an award-winning business.
Roxanne is a proud recipient of the prestigious Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday (#SBS) Award, recognising some of the UK’s most inspiring small businesses.
RoxEssential has also been recognised as a Top 10 UK Small Business Awards Online Business finalist and is a finalist in the Midlands StartUp Awards, highlighting the continued growth and success of the brand.
With over 25 years of experience working with people through the hair, education and wellbeing industries, Roxanne has built RoxEssential around a simple goal: making natural wellbeing accessible, safe and easy to understand.
Community at the Heart
The new wellbeing hub has been built with the support of family, friends and the local community.
From sourcing pre-loved furnishings to undertaking much of the fit-out with the help of volunteers and supporters, the project reflects RoxEssential’s commitment to sustainability, collaboration and community spirit.
The opening demonstrates what can be achieved when local businesses, organisations and communities come together to support independent enterprise.
Special Launch Day Offers
To celebrate the opening, the first 25 customers who spend £25 or more will receive an exclusive RoxEssential goodie bag filled with wellbeing treats and product samples.
Visitors will also have access to exclusive launch-day offers available only during the Grand Opening event.