Success stories across the shopping centre continue. Peel Retail & Leisure is the latest, announcing 11 renewals as part of 20 leasing deals at its Gloucester Quays centre this year, amounting to over 44,000 sq ft of space, and a significant rise in footfall. 

Among the 11 brands to renew are international lifestyle and athletic footwear retailer Skechers, which increased its footprint at the destination by 50%.

The 2024 deals bolster its position “as a top 10 UK outlet and the destination of choice for brands to open, upsize, renew, and refit their stores”, Peel said.

Big names such as footwear major Clarks and fashion retailers White Stuff, Jack Wills, Suit Direct and Raging Bull have also recommitted to the destination, as have Denby, The Gift Company, Baggage World, and Trespass.

Gloucester Quays has also welcomed a “robust” line-up of new brands this year, including stores for Reiss, Moss, and the second UK standalone location from Berghaus.

“By renewing their leases, these 11 brands highlight the profitability and resilience of the outlet in the year it celebrates its 15th anniversary”, the operator noted.

Paul Carter, Asset Director at Peel Retail & Leisure, added: “Eleven lease renewals is a sign of the strength of Gloucester Quays’ offer, and the ability to retain brands because they succeed here.

“Complemented by a host of new lettings, these deals mean our visitors will continue to have a diverse, top-quality tenant line-up, and the momentum won’t be stopping there.

“As we close in on the end of our 15th anniversary, the next year is already shaping up to be a bumper period for leasing, with several renewals in the works, and even more diversity in Gloucester Quays’ retail, F&B and leisure on its way in the coming months.”