Retail Destination Magazine

Retail Destination is a must-read for anyone working in retail management. Launched in 1991 and previously known as Shopping Centre, it stands as the UK’s sole magazine focused exclusively on the needs of managers, developers, owners, and tenants of shopping centres, retail parks, factory outlets, and their management teams. Our mission is to empower our readers, enhancing their confidence and success in their diverse roles, as well as in selecting suppliers, products, services, and managing their teams and partnerships.

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Cotswolds Designer Outlet will be 98% let upon opening

1 week ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

A string of new lettings for Cotswolds Designer Outlet has been announced, with over 133,600sq ft of space either exchanged or in solicitors’ hands, which will bring the scheme to 98% let upon opening later this year. Global fashion label BOSS takes 4,126sq ft, leading a stellar line-up of fashion, athleisure, beauty, homewares and dining brands that include Marks & Spencer, Adidas and Levi’s, which have secured stores of 7,845sq ft, 8,474sft and 4,455sq ft respectively.
XF Gym to open in Liverpool city centre

1 week ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

XF Gym will be opening a new 30,000sq ft state-of-the-art fitness and wellbeing facility in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre.
Gloucester Quays enjoys bumper sales

1 week ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

Peel Retail & Leisure has recorded a bumper period of sales performance at Gloucester Quays. Total sales from the outlet’s current tenants were up by 6% across the financial year, with those that invested in new shop fits and renewed leases in particular benefiting from growth. Covering April 2024 to March 2025, Gloucester Quays’ sales uplift of 6% followed a record increase in the year before of 11%, showing consistent performance and sustained growth at the outlet.
Centre:mk hosts most successful Fashion Weekend to date

2 weeks ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

On April 5 and 6, centre:mk hosted the return of the region’s largest indoor fashion and beauty event at Middleton Hall, with its most successful show to date. The two-day, bi-annual Fashion Weekend welcomed over 119,000 visitors, a 5.6% uplift in footfall versus 2024 and 16.3% uplift in Middleton Hall specifically. Mirroring the impressive rise in footfall, centre:mk also saw a strong reported sales increase of 5.3% across the whole centre.
Arc'teryx chooses Manchester for first store outside London

2 weeks ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

Arc’teryx, the global design company specialising in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, has announced that its first store outside London will be located on Manchester’s New Cathedral Street. Sven Radtke, general manager – Arc’teryx EMEA, said: “Manchester is a vibrant urban hub that serves as a launchpad for outdoor enthusiasts. Its proximity to diverse natural landscapes makes it a gateway to the outdoors and a haven for hiking, climbing and other activities.
Lovisa signs to The Liberty Romford

2 weeks ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

The Liberty Romford, the shopping destination owned and operated by Redical, has announced that global jewellery and accessories retailer, Lovisa, has signed for a 915sq ft location, which is due to open in June. Joining the likes of H.Samuel, Pandora and Swarovski, Lovisa will stock its extensive range of necklaces, earrings and rings, as well as piercing facilities.
Vanilla opens at Belfast's CastleCourt

3 weeks ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

Vanilla, the popular fashion brand, has officially opened its first bricks-and-mortar store on the island of Ireland at Belfast’s CastleCourt Shopping Centre. The 4,563sq ft outlet has brought another 12 jobs to the shopping centre and delivers trend-led yet affordable options through its two sub-brands, Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla.
Three more big brands arrive at The O2

3 weeks ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced the opening of three London outlet debuts: global fashion retailer, kate spade new york; men’s fashion brand, Jack & Jones; and authentic American sports and lifestyle brand, New Era. The trio of debuts follows the outlet’s strong start to 2025, underpinning its position as a critical London retail destination and prime outlet location within the UK.
The Massage Company to open at atria Watford

3 weeks ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

Atria Watford, the SGS-owned premier shopping, dining and leisure destination, has announced that The Massage Company will, next month. open one of its largest branches to date in the centre. With ambitious plans to expand to 100 centres across the UK by 2030, atria Watford marks The Massage Company’s 11th UK opening and reinforces the centre’s position as a hub for leading health and wellbeing brands.
Hanningtons Estate fully let

3 weeks ago | retaildestination.co.uk | Tracy West

Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately-owned real estate managers, has secured lettings to leading luxury beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury and independent fragrance house Isle of Avalon at its Hanningtons Estate in Brighton. Charlotte Tilbury has taken the c2,000sq ft East Street shop on a 10-year lease while Isle of Avalon has signed a five-year lease for c736sq ft shop at 1 Hanningtons Lane. The two deals represent the final retail lettings at the 150,000sq ft mixed use scheme.