Double whammy for Metrocentre with Superdrug upsize and signing of Søstrene Grene
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Superdrug will be upsizing its store at the top five super regional mall, Metrocentre, making it the largest in the region. This move continues to highlight Metrocentre’s strength in bringing the latest store concepts to the region, and coincides with the recent signing of Sostrene Grene set to arrive later this year.
Metrocentre signs first UK store this year for Urban Outfitters
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has signed at the destination’s upper Red Mall in what will be the brand’s first UK store of 2025.
Setting the tone: Stradivarius signs at Metrocentre with 10,000 sq ft regional debut
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting the latest and most sought-after fashion brands.
On your marks, get set, go: Metrocentre races into 2025, building on record 2024
The Metrocentre Partnership is celebrating a fast start to 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 for both sales and footfall. Proactive asset management, with nearly 300,000 sq ft of deals completed in the last 12 months, has helped to drive a 9.2% year-on-year footfall uplift year to date.
Metrocentre opens Reiss alongside several new openings, refits, and upsizes
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that premium fashion brand, Reiss, has opened its brand new store at top 5 super regional mall Metrocentre, alongside 55,000 sq ft of new openings, upsizes and refits across its Red and Platinum Malls.
YoYo Noodle and German Doner Kebab lead Metrocentre's latest dining additions
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced several exciting developments within its food and drink portfolio, including the opening of YoYo Noodle and German Doner Kebab (GDK). These new dining options, along with other signings, expansions, and refits, contribute to 25,000 sq ft of changes, further strengthening Metrocentre’s position as the dominant retail and leisure destination in the North East.
Metrocentre signs Reiss, enhancing Red Mall's prime fashion offer
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that fashion retailer, Reiss, has signed at Metrocentre, further demonstrating the top 5 super regional mall’s momentum in securing highly sought-after and premium brands.
Metrocentre welcomes Greggs and Newcastle United to Town Square
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of two iconic Newcastle-born institutions at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre. Greggs and Newcastle United are set to open in Upper Town Square later this year, underscoring the destination’s commitment to working with local hero businesses and bringing forward the latest store formats to continue to drive footfall.
Newcastle United Foundation Careers Hub supports 1,000 young people with workplace skills and opportunities
An innovative Newcastle United Foundation Careers Hub has supported more than 1,000 young people since opening less than one year ago in Gateshead’s Metrocentre.
River Island undergoes major refurbishment at Metrocentre
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that River Island is undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment of its 25,500 sq ft store at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Works have commenced to create a best-in-class shop fit and refreshed shopping experience, at the largest River Island store in the North East.
Sosandar takes Metrocentre site for regional debut
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that British womenswear brand, Sosandar, has signed at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Set to make its regional debut in the heart of the scheme, the womenswear retailer will be launching its third standalone bricks-and-mortar location in the destination’s upper Platinum Mall.
Metrocentre plans £6 million investment into redevelopment of Green Mall entrance
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the submission of a planning application for the redevelopment of Metrocentre’s Green Mall entrance. The proposed scheme would represent significant investment to create new anchor units, enhance the public realm and landscaping, and revitalise one of the main gateways into the shopping centre.
KIKO Milano joins Metrocentre's diverse beauty lineup
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced the signing of the renowned Italian beauty brand, KIKO Milano, at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre.
German Doner Kebab Announces new Metrocentre Restaurant in Newcastle
Following a consistent streak of successful openings across the UK, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced it will be unveiling a new site in one the largest shopping centres in the UK, Metrocentre, bringing its high-quality tasting kebabs to the dominant North East destination, with an official date to be announced
Primark unveils 80,000 sq ft upsized space at Metrocentre
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Primark has unveiled its new and upsized space at Metrocentre, the top 5 UK super regional mall and dominant destination in the North East.
Metrocentre's Footasylum set to increase footprint at the centre
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that leading streetwear retailer, Footasylum, is upsizing at top five super regional mall, Metrocentre.
GO Outdoors opens 20,000 sq ft store at Metrocentre
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that GO Outdoors, the leading outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has launched its 20,242 sq ft store at Metrocentre, the dominant retail and leisure destination in the North East.
Metrocentre delivers another leisure brand for growing experience-seeking audience
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that immersive escape room and bar provider, The Escapologist, is set to join top 5 UK super regional mall Metrocentre, in a move that marks the operator’s debut in the North East.
Given the green light: Metrocentre's Green Mall set to welcome a trio of retail brands
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced a trio of retail additions set to join Metrocentre’s Green Mall, leading with specialist kitchenware brand, ProCook. The destination is also seeing footwear retailer, Clarks, and lingerie brand, Victoria’s Secret, both relocating from the Lower Red Mall.
Metro Retail Park fully let as regional debut for NCF Living completes 25,000 sq ft of new additions
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Metro Retail Park, the North East’s leading destination for homewares and furniture, is now fully let, following the opening of NCF Living, the retailer specialising in sofas, dining, and beds. Metro Retail Park benefits from its adjacency to Metrocentre, one of the top five super regional malls in the UK and number one destination in the North East.