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Mountain Warehouse has opened a new upsized location at Caledonia Park, doubling its store size at the premium designer outlet village in Scotland.

The outdoor retailer more than doubled its store size  by 70% to 6,276 sq ft, relocating next to the M&S outlet. The new store will stock Mountain Warehouse’s full range, including outerwear and camping equipment, as well as items from the Animal active lifestyle brand.

It comes as sportswear and outdoor sales have risen by 16% year-to-date compared to 2024 at Caledonia Park. The move follows a “strong year” for the retail outlet, with year-to-date sales up 11% against 2024, amid a series of “significant” renewals.

Maria Averkina, Asset and Development manager at Railpen, said: “Mountain Warehouse’s upsized store highlights the confidence retailers have in our location, and the ability to perform well, grow and expand as a result. Our destination continues to excel because we understand our customers and consistently meet their needs. As a result, we’re achieving our strongest performance to date, reinforcing Caledonia Park as the premium designer outlet village in Scotland.”

Sean Riley, head of Acquisitions at Mountain Warehouse, added: “This upsize and opening was the natural next step for us at Caledonia Park as we continue to grow and connect with more customers. The outlet is a fantastic location with a real sense of community, and we’re excited to continue to share our passion for adventure with both locals and visitors.”

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