Local council-owned Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley is welcoming a bigger, more prominent JD Sports flagship store.

Centre asset manager Addington has secured a 10-year lease for the relocated unit, moving from its current 3,973 sq ft store to an increased ground floor 5,817 sq ft with a new address taking in The Mall and adjoining Fleet Walk.

The new unit, situated opposite River Island and Superdrug, “provides an enhanced shopping experience for customers in one of the most popular stores within the scheme”, Addington said. 

Works to amalgamate six vacant units for the new store are already under way, with the opening targeted for summer.
 
Matthew Allen Principal of Addington said: “We are delighted that JD Sports, who has been a key part of Burnley’s retail landscape for over 20 years has recommitted to the shopping centre. Occupancy across Charter Walk remains very high. By consolidating smaller units into larger, modern retail spaces, the Centre is securing the long-term presence of national retailers, enhancing the overall sustainability of Charter Walk as a thriving destination for the local community.”

JD Sports’ recommitment to the shopping centre follows on from a series of other high-profile retailers upsizing in Charter Walk, “demonstrating strong confidence in the shopping centre’s future”. They include Shoe Zone signing a five-year lease on a bigger 3,025 sq ft unit and Specsavers, signing a 10-year lease on 4,999 sq ft space, both doubling the size of their stores.

The 375,185 sq ft centre is home to other national retailers including River Island, Superdry and Boots.