Strong finish to the year for retail centre following new lets and refits
Runcorn Shopping Centre has unveiled a range of new occupants, refits and refurbishments.
It has already been confirmed that Poundstretcher will be taking on the unit previously held by Wilko, with official signage going up today (December 20).
In addition, the centre will be welcoming appointments at the NHS Phase 2 clinics following its multimillion-pound refit of a former B&M store.
Sale Lab fashion has opened its fifth store, taking a 25,000 sq ft space selling top brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Fila, North Face, Belstaff and many more. Specsavers has undergone a full store refit which is now complete.
A Care UK charity shop will be taking a 5,000 sq ft unit in January next year, and Boots will undergo a full store refit in February.
There will also be a ‘Beds, Sofas and Furniture’ opening in 2024 and relocation of the Vape Shop into the former Ladbrokes. PoppinGO Bubble Tea will also be setting up a new kiosk in Community Square.
Dave Pearman, Runcorn Shopping City shopping centre manager, said: “We have worked hard to secure a replacement for the former Wilko unit in Runcorn.
“In many cases destinations up and down the country will go well into next year trying to fill former units for the chain which leaves a huge gap on our high streets – so we are delighted to be able to offer a new store just in time for Christmas.
“Choice, value and local convenience couldn’t be more important for customers right now and Poundstretcher offers this in abundance.”
He added: “Despite the struggles of the high street we are delighted to be able to say that at Shopping City we are beating the trends in town centres.
“In fact, footfall this year has stayed consistently high, engagement with customers has been positive, as they can see things changing with a number of exciting new businesses entering the space. We’ve been going from strength to strength.
“The centre has been busy at the tail-end of the year securing new lettings and is delighted to confirm 55 trading businesses at the close of this year.”
