Metrocentre opens Reiss alongside several new openings, refits, and upsizes

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that premium fashion brand, Reiss, has opened its brand new store at top 5 super regional mall Metrocentre, alongside 55,000 sq ft of new openings, upsizes and refits across its Red and Platinum Malls. The tenant investments reaffirm Metrocentre’s dominant position within the North East, and its success in attracting new brands, while supporting the growth of existing tenants.

·       Reiss opened its new 3,933 sq ft store in lower Red Mall on Friday, delivering a premium collection of timeless fashion and wardrobe staples.  The store is home to the region’s only Reiss Childrenswear collection demonstrating the dominance of Metrocentre, and its success in delivering a compelling offer across its fashion brands. 

·       Sosandar has made its regional debut in upper Platinum Mall, opening a 2,047 sq ft store. Sosandar brings a fashion-forward and premium range of clothing, expanding and elevating the choice of womenswear across the scheme.

·       KIKO Milano has also opened its largest store in the North East at Metrocentre, taking 1,624 sq ft in Red Mall, alongside Brows & Nails, providing an array of professional beauty treatments.

·       Moss has opened its brand new and refurbished store, following in the footsteps of fellow Red Mall tenant River Island, which has also completed a revamp of its 25,500 sq ft space. Both stores sit a stone’s throw away from Mango, which recently opened its largest store in the region, taking 6,233 sq ft and neighbouring the likes of Zara, H&M, and anchor brand, Flannels. 

Ben Cox, Director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, Asset Managers of Metrocentre, commented: “2024 has been a year full of tenant investment, with our accessible premium fashion and retail hubs continuing to move from strength to strength with major signings, upsizes, and comprehensive refits. Reiss has been a target brand for us for quite some time, and to have them open a store here really demonstrates the quality of our lineup. It is a reflection of our leasing strategy which nurtures existing retailers to support growth while attracting new names that continue to enhance the retail and visitor experience.” 

Metrocentre has also seen investment within its Blue and Green Malls, including new stores for ProCook and Go Outdoors, plus a refurbishment for Pandora. Newcastle United Club Store is expected to open in the coming days and a comprehensive refit for long-standing tenant, Boots, which is due to start in the new year, highlighting continuous investment across the scheme.