Renfrewshire-based Braehead, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual Properties, has announced a string of recent and upcoming openings at the centre.
Laura Ashley has recently opened a new section in Braehead’s Next Home store, selling a range of furniture and homeware products. The brand has taken over 2,500sq ft of space and the offer is a ‘first’ for any Next in Scotland
Jewellery retailer Lovisa is set to open in the summer in a 780sq ft unit while the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, Lids, which sells fan and fashion-oriented hats, has signed on a c.1,000sq ft space, as the brand pushes ahead on plans to increase its international presence. The store is set to open this summer. And menswear retailer Suit Direct has signed on a c.3,500sq ft store and will open its doors in July.
The news follows a string of other leasing announcements over recent months, including the addition of a new H&M store covering 17,000sq ft, which opened in May, as well as the first Scotland site for womenswear brand, Vanilla, which opened a 2,500sq ft space in April.
The centre’s food and beverage offering also continues to expand, with milkshake café Shakeaholic opening recently in a 200sq ft unit.
Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, said: “These signings will significantly bolster our overall offer and keep our retail line-up compelling – driving spend and continued post-pandemic recovery. The news attests to continued confidence in bricks and mortar stores.”
