Footasylum to upsize location at Metrocentre

Footasylum is upsizing its location at the top five super regional malls Metrocentre. 

The retailer is set to increase its presence by 25%, taking a 12,375 sq ft unit enabling it to stock a larger range of streetwear, sportswear, and footwear for men, women, and kids. 

This relocation and notable upsizing of the store means they will continue to form an important retail element of Metrocentre’s Lower Red Mall, alongside other fashion brands such as Flannels, Zara, and River Island. 

The upsize of Footasylum comes at a time when other major brands are choosing to further invest in the location. This includes international eyewear retailer Sunglass Hut, which has signed to open a 2,457 sq ft unit at the destination on Lower Red Mall, after initially operating from a kiosk. Menswear brandJack and Jones has also recently relocated into a 1,733 sq ft store on upper Red Mall.

Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE,said: “Last year 17 of our tenants upsized or invested in existing stores, and this year we already have EE, Primark, Clarks, Victoria’s Secret and now Footasylum and Jack and Jones on that list. Recent leasing activity shines a light on how Metrocentre continues to be a location that is highly sought after, with major brands choosing to invest here. 

“Footasylum is the latest in a long line of household name brands to commit to a new flagship store at Metrocentre, joining some exciting new entrants to Red Mall.” 

A spokesperson from Footasylum added: “We are delighted that there is a demand for us at Metrocentre and that we can grow our footprint with a new unit at one of the top shopping centres in the country. We look forward to bringing a great selection of streetwear to the destination and have no doubt we will continue to find success at the centre.”