Shopping Centres

Calvin Klein to double store size at Livingston Designer Outlet

Calvin Klein is set to more than double the size of its store at Livingston Designer Outlet as part of a major expansion and refit announced by the shopping centre. The expansion is the latest in a series of upsized lettings at the centre, including new deals with The North…

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Disney to launch Westfield White City pop-up in June

Disney Store is set to launch a new pop-up at Westfield White City, opening June 2025. The limited-time store will offer UK shoppers a further physical opportunity to purchase products from Disney’s parks, stories and characters. Guests visiting the store can expect the signature touches such as daily opening ceremonies,…

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Nearly half of all retail staff worked while unwell last year

Nearly half (46%) of retail staff worked while unwell at the end of last year, which is 5% higher than the end of 2023, as fears around job cuts following the autumn Budget’s tax rises took hold. According to the new Retail People Index, published by the Retail Trust and…

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Westfield London to launch new health and wellness zone

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the launch of a health and wellness zone at The Village at Westfield London, featuring a range of health and wellness brands and services.  The new wellness zone, situated on Level 1 of The Village, offers over 50,000 sq. ft. of premium space, catering to meet…

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Metrocentre sees 9.2% footfall increase in 2024

Metrocentre has announced a “record-breaking” year as it saw a 9.2% year-on-year footfall increase in 2024.  During the year, the destination welcomed 15.8 million visitors, a 10% increase on 2023.  Sales performance also surpassed the previous year by 5.3%, with F&B, sports fashion, and health and beauty experiencing the biggest…

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Gloucester Quays sees 7.4% sales uptick in FY24

Gloucester Quays has announced a “record” Christmas trading with sales a 7.4% sales increase in FY24, 6.7% ahead of the national average. With Black Friday falling on November payday in 2024, and some retailer offers in advance of that date, the Christmas period proved successful for Gloucester Quays’ tenants.  Across…

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Caledonia Park sees 8% footfall increase in 2024

Scotland’s designer outlet village Caledonia Park experienced a “record-breaking” year thanks to an 8% increase in its footfall in 2024. Standout categories included health and beauty, which saw a sales growth of 26%, as well as F&B which grew by 16%. Black Friday weekend was also “particularly successful” for the…

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Merry Hill announces new leases for Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds

Merry Hill has announced that Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds are opening new sites at the shopping destination. Bensons for Beds will open a 8,000 sq ft store. Dedicated to “Sleep Wellness”, the new store will showcase the retailer’s extensive range of beds, furniture, and bedding. Meanwhile Costa is…

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Glasgow Fort sees 10% footfall increase in December

Glasgow Fort retail park has ended the year on a high, with December footfall increasing by 10.3% compared to the same period in 2023.   The busiest trading day for the centre was Saturday 23 December, when Glasgow Fort welcomed 89,000 visitors, with footfall up 16% compared to the same date…

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Centre:mk sees 20% footfall increase in 2025

Centre:mk has reported a “strong” start to 2025 with a 20% footfall increase, 10.8 percentage points ahead of high street destinations and 11.3 percentage points above shopping centres. This start to 2025 follows a positive 2024 at the centre. From 31 December 2023 to 28 December 2024, footfall at centre:mk…

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