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Plans to build a new £90m outlet shopping and leisure destination in the North of England have been unveiled, along with the first 23 brands to sign-up including BOSS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Levi’s, Mint Velvet, Joules, Gap and Skechers.
Scotch Corner Designer Village, situated on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire, aims to become the “pre-eminent” outlet destination for the North of England.
The 250,000 sq ft scheme will feature up to 92 units in the first phase, 10 of which will be a range of casual dining restaurants and cafés.
The 23 brands that have exchanged contracts so far include BOSS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Levi’s, Skechers, GAP, Joules, Mint Velvet, Dune London, Clarks, Brook Taverner, Regatta and The Fragrance Shop.
Additionally, Wagamama and Five Guys have both signed up to open 4,200 and 2,800 sq ft restaurants respectively.
The scheme will also be anchored by a contemporary and evolving multi-brand retail space which will be a specially tailored mix of independent, regional, aspirational and mid-range designer brands.
Scotch Designer village said some 50%, by floor area, of the development is now let or in solicitors’ hands, with a further 15% in “detailed negotiations”.
Simon Waterfield, developer and co-owner of Scotch Corner Richmond, said: “Our vision is to create a retail and leisure destination that will appeal to customers from near and far. We’re attracting great brands, an appetising line-up of restaurants and cafés, and we will have an exciting events programme to ensure customers have a really memorable visit.
“With no other major outlet centres within a 60-minute drive, and nearby towns generally providing a lower priced fashion offer, we feel confident that we will add to the appeal and prosperity of the region.”
Opening in 2021, major enabling and infrastructure works have started on site.
The developer added it has ambitions to introduce a further retail phase, plus extensive indoor and outdoor leisure and sporting facilities, a Home and Garden centre, a hotel, business lounge and dog-walking facilities and routes.
