Metrocentre announced Stradivarius has signed to open a store at the Gateshead shopping centre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East.
The store will be located in the lower Red Mall and will be almost 10,000 sq ft in size.
It will open in the summer and will be located near Zara, Reiss, Mango, and the newly refurbished River Island.
Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, and asset managers of Metrocentre, said: “Stradivarius signing for this regional debut is a huge statement for Metrocentre, confirming its appeal as the premier retail destination in the North East.
“Inditex’s decision to bring another of its leading brands to Red Mall showcases our ability to deliver the best in fashion experiences to our growing and increasingly loyal customer base.”
In 2024, Metrocentre welcomed 15.8 million visitors, a 10 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
The strong growth in visitation reflects the centre’s ongoing success in attracting new brands while supporting the expansion of existing tenants, cementing its dominant position within the North East and contribution to the national retail landscape.
This latest signing follows the news that Metrocentre is celebrating a strong start to 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 for both sales and footfall.
Nearly 300,000 sq ft of deals were completed in the last 12 months, driving a 9.2 per cent year-on-year footfall uplift so far this year.
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