A leading North East shopping centre has given a boost to shoppers and retailers alike, with new openings and new looks.
Sunderland’s the Bridges has reinforced its commitment to give customers the most varied shopping experience possible with two new, big-name signings; Deichmann and Quiz.
And hot on the heels comes the news that existing retailer Holland and Barratt is about to embark on a full refurbishment next month (October) signalling its commitment to the centre.
Footwear retailer Deichmann has invested £750,000 in creating its store at the Bridges which also provided six new jobs.
While the new Quiz outlet clothing store – which created nine jobs – is the first of its kind, selling discounted lines from as little as a £5.
The opening is part of the centre’s active leasing program, to fill empty space while its new owners, Evolve, work up their longer-term strategy.
In addition to the two new store openings, the Holland and Barratt refurbishment will mean the store is closed from 4 to 23 October – re-opening with a brand new look in time to make the most of pre-Christmas sales.
And its investment demonstrates the centre’s success at retaining and attracting good quality retailers.
Karen Eve, Centre Director at The Bridges said: “Retaining and attracting good quality retailers in The Bridges is a long-term strategy.
“I am delighted with the addition of our new stores along with the Holland and Barrett refurbishment, which follows in the footsteps of Pandora, which relocated and delivered a brand-new shop fit earlier this year.
“It reinforces the commitment to continuing to grow a very strong retail offering at the Bridges.”
For more information visit www.thebridges-shopping.com