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- 2018 -30 AugustAnalysis
How accessible are shopping centres in the UK?
In 2016, the UK’s population peaked at 65.6 million. Reportedly, 18% of the population were aged 65 and over. With an ageing population, are businesses accommodating for elderly people and their differing needs? Similarly, are they making themselves accessible to those with disabilities? Despite Britain’s disabled population having a spending…
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