Metrocentre
This coverage provides in-depth analysis of Metrocentre’s strategic developments within the UK retail sector. Reporting includes new store openings, such as Urban Outfitters’ 8,000 sq ft flagship store in the Upper Mall, and Sephora’s debut in the Lower Platinum Mall. The content also highlights significant refurbishments by longstanding tenants like Boots, Clintons, Kuoni, and Muffin Break, reflecting ongoing investment in the centre. Additionally, the analysis covers Metrocentre’s record-breaking footfall and sales in 2024, with a 10% increase in visitors and a 5.3% rise in sales year-on-year. This information is curated for retail professionals assessing market opportunities, tenant mix evolution, and consumer engagement strategies in large-scale retail environments.
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Aug- 2025 -11 AugustClothing & Shoes
Stradivarius opens first North East flagship store
Spanish fashion retailer Stradivarius has opened its first store in the North East at Metrocentre in Gateshead. The new branch, located in the Lower Red Mall next to Zara, stocks seasonal collections, denim ranges and accessories. This marks the regional debut for the Spanish fashion label, part of the Inditex…
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Stradivarius to open new store at Metrocentre
Stradivarius has signed to open a new store at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East. Stradivarius will open an almost 10,000 sq ft space in lower Red Mall this summer, just along the mall from Zara. With an extensive range of trend-driven apparel and accessories, the…
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6 FebruaryShopping Centres
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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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberNews
Reiss opens new store at Metrocentre
Reiss has announced the opening of its brand new store at Metrocentre shopping destination in Newcastle. The 3,933 sq ft store in lower Red Mall will stock the brand’s premium collection of fashion and wardrobe pieces. The store is also home to the region’s only Reiss childrenswear collection. In addition,…
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Reiss to open new store at Metrocentre
Reiss has announced that it will open a new location at Metrocentre shopping destination. The retailer will open a 3,933 sq ft space in Lower Red Mall in mid-November, stocking menswear, womenswear and accessories. Reiss will join an array of international retailers within this part of the destination, enhancing the…
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18 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open at Liverpool One in Spring 2025
Sephora UK is continuing to fuel its northern expansion with the announcement of its next store opening at Grosvenor’s city-centre retail and entertainment destination, Liverpool One. The new store location at Liverpool One is slated to open in Spring 2025 and will be the 8th store in Sephora UK’s growing…
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8 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Sosandar opens fourth site in Cardiff
Sosandar, the women’s fashion brand, has announced that it has signed a lease agreement for its fourth store, in Cardiff’s St David’s centre. The news follows the recent store openings in Chelmsford, Marlow and the Metrocentre. St David’s occupies one third of Cardiff’s city centre and Sosandar’s new store will…
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Aug- 2024 -20 AugustClothing & Shoes
Sosandar to open third store at Metrocentre
UK fashion brand Sosandar has announced that it has signed a lease agreement to open its third store in Newcastle’s Metrocentre. The store is expected to open in October ahead of the key Christmas trading period, and will follow the opening of Sosandar’s first two stores in Chelmsford and Marlow…
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7 AugustHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open in Bluewater Shopping Centre
Sephora UK has announced that it is set to open a new store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre this winter. The new store location will mark the beauty retailer’s seventh store opening since its launch into the UK in 2022, with stores already located in London’s Westfield White City and…
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Jun- 2024 -19 JuneClothing & Shoes
Mango to open new site in Metrocentre
International fashion retailer Mango is set to open a new destination at regional mall Metrocentre. The brand will join the centre’s lower Red Mall later this year, opening its largest store in the region to date. Mango will bring a Mediterranean-inspired and versatile assortment of womenswear and menswear to Metrocentre…
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