Metrocentre Gateshead announces “huge” expansion for fashion retailer

Fashion “giant” Zara has exchanged contracts to significantly upsize its existing Metrocentre Red Mall store, which will more than double in size once complete.

The new flagship store is expected to open in late 2023, taking on a “new and improved” 42,000 square foot space to further strengthen the shopping experience for its dedicated customers.

The upgraded space will feature an expanded product offering across all departments, including Menswear, Womenswear and Kidswear. Work on the new store has already commenced.

The large-scale upsize is part of Sovereign Centros’ strategy to bring the biggest and best flagship stores to the Metrocentre, reinforcing its position as the dominant trading location in the North of England.

Ben Cox of Sovereign Centros commented: “An investment of this scale from one of the globe’s leading brands is a major demonstration of the strength of Metrocentre. Zara’s expansion over two levels completes the re-anchoring of Red Mall alongside the arrival of Flannels & Sports Direct into the former Debenhams.

“Given Zara’s current popularity with Metrocentre’s customers and the truly impressive quality of their most recent flagship openings, we’re certain the new store will be a huge success. As well as an extended space and product offering, the development of the Zara store will bring with it more job opportunities for the local community.”

Zara’s new store will add to Metrocentre’s “already impressive portfolio of occupier giants” such as Flannels, JD Sports, H&M, Harrods Beauty, River Island and Next.

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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