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Fashion retail group Inditex has officially secured a deal with the Metrocentre Partnership to open its third Lefties store in the UK at the Gateshead shopping center later this winter.
The store, which will occupy a central unit at the interchange between the Red and Green Malls on Town Square, will stock collections for women, men, children, and home. News of the deal marks the brand’s debut in the North East.
The agreement is the second deal between Metrocentre and Inditex in the first quarter of 2026, and follows recent leasing commitments from other fashion retailers including Hollister and Bershka.
Sales across the Metrocentre fashion category rose 4.8% in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2025, with womenswear sales increasing 9.2% during the same timeframe.
Lefties was established in 1999 and is headquartered near Barcelona. The brand will join other Inditex labels at the centre, including Zara and Stradivarius, alongside retailers such as Mango and Primark.
Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “We’re proud to confirm that Lefties are the latest exciting new entrant to commit to Metrocentre.
“As one of the first Lefties stores in the UK, this is another major endorsement of Metrocentre as a key location for international brands investing in UK retail. Lefties’ trend-savvy offer will be a compelling addition to our retail mix, and this signing, once again, reflects the dominance and appeal of our scheme to both national and international retailers.”
He added: “With our consistent footfall, extensive catchment, and quality retail offer, we continue to stand out as the leading destination in the region.”
