Tag: Shopping Centres



High Street loses out to Shopping Centres and Retail Parks over Easter Weekend

Posted on 7 April, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With Easter eggs flying off the shelves and consumers enjoying distinctly fuller wallets than this time last year, many retailers hoped that the Bank Holiday weekend would see a return to prosperity not experienced since before the recession... Read More

intu Broadmarsh transformation promises ‘something special’ for Nottingham

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

intu’s commitment to bringing customers the most compelling shopping experience is underlined by the £1.3 billion development pipeline which is set to transform much of its estate over the next decade. This week, the group has submitted a planning... Read More

Free Phone Charger Initiative helps intu Shoppers stay Connected

Posted on 27 March, 2015 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

intu Properties is to provide free phone chargers in all its branded shopping centres following a successful trial late last year. The chargers are being installed by ChargeBox, the world’s leading secure mobile charging company, in the biggest... Read More

Travelodge checks-in at intu Lakeside

Posted on 24 March, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

intu Lakeside is one of the UK's most popular retail and leisure destinations, with the 1.44 million sq ft centre offering consumers access to many of the biggest brands in a scenic setting overlooking Alexandra Lake. This week, centre owners intu... Read More

British Land announces Joint Venture exchange with Tesco

Posted on 20 March, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets

British Land has announced that it is has completed a £733 million exchange of its joint venture properties with Tesco. Under the terms of the deal British Land has sold its 50 per cent interest in the joint venture portfolio, which comprises 21... Read More

Remodelling of intu Milton Keynes set to provide improved Leisure Offer

Posted on 17 March, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Plans to transform parts of intu Milton Keynes shopping centre have been described as one of the most significant retail and leisure developments in the area in over a decade. The work will focus around remodelling the 430,000 sq ft centre’s popular... Read More

Russell & Bromley steps intu Trafford Centre

Posted on 16 March, 2015 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Luxury shoe retailer Russell & Bromley has joined the range of top names at intu Trafford Centre, after signing a 10 year lease on a 2,630 sq ft unit on the upper level of Regent Crescent. The new store, whose neighbours include Coast, Reiss,... Read More

Coast to Coast joins intu Potteries restaurant line-up

Posted on 23 February, 2015 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Coast to Coast American Restaurant & Bar has joined the growing restaurant line-up at the £20 million leisure extension at intu Potteries. Coast to Coast, part of  The Restaurant Group, brings the cuisine and tastes from the length of the... Read More

Plans revealed for intu Broadmarsh redevelopment

Posted on 22 February, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

One of the country’s largest shopping centre owners, intu, has revealed details of plans for a large scale redevelopment of its Broadmarsh complex in Nottingham following a lengthy public consultation. The consultation found that consumers are... Read More

January Footfall drops as Shop Vacancy Rates rise

Posted on 19 February, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Before the recession, footfall on Britain’s high streets could generally be counted upon to remain high in January as retailers launched sales to make room for incoming spring and summer stock. However, thanks to changing retail habits this is no longer the... Read More