Merrion Centre hails record footfall as investment programme continues apace
THE Merrion Centre in Leeds says it is looking forward to a bumper year following a record-breaking 2016 which saw visitor numbers reach 11.5million, an increase of 3.4% on the previous year.
The centre’s phased investment programme is now well underway, and will see the introduction of various new brands to the city in 2017.
This will include the 134 bedroom Ibis Styles hotel, Marco Pierre White’s New York Italian, as well as new regional brands The Dockyard bar and restaurant and the arrival of Bengal Brasserie as it opens in its first city centre restaurant.
The redevelopment work at Merrion House including delivery of the council’s new city centre customer service hub, will also continue at pace throughout 2017.
The revitalised building is set to be yet another addition to the city’s new Arena Quarter.
Helen Green, associate director at Town Centre Securities, the owner of the Merrion Centre, said: “We have exciting plans to further enhance our range of services and shops for our new and existing customers. 2016 has seen a record footfall at the centre and we look forward to the launch of Ibis Styles, Marco’s Italian, the Dockyard and others. These deals will transform the Arena Quarter offer throughout 2017.”
She added: “We are absolutely delighted with the achievements we’ve celebrated this year, and are excited to have so many new shops and leisure outlets recognising what a great place the Merrion Centre is. We constantly strive to bring added value to our customers whether it is Leeds United favourites in store or GBBO winner Nadiya Hussain cooking on the malls. We look forward to continuing to be a key contributor to ensuring Leeds is one of the best shopping experiences in the country as we move into 2017.”
