Kirkby Shopping Centre, the retail scheme in Knowsley featuring 96 units across more than 324,000sq ft, has announce 23 completed deals in 2023, contributing to the ongoing revitalisation of the town. The new additions complement Knowsley Council’s regeneration plans for Kirkby, solidifying its position as a thriving commercial destination.
This achievement highlights the commitment of Kirkby town centre to attract diverse businesses, fostering a dynamic retail environment for residents and visitors alike. The recent influx of businesses aligns with the town’s ongoing regeneration efforts, with more ventures set to open their doors in the coming weeks and months.
Since Pure Gym opened its doors, new businesses enhancing Kirkby’s retail landscape include The Coffee House, Shush, a ladies fashion store, Love Nails, Kettle Watch Repairs and Kirkby Blindz, a local homewares business.
Looking ahead, Kirkby Town Centre is preparing for the opening of IntoUniversity, a valuable education service offering support and development opportunities for children and young people aged 7 to 18. In addition, this year the centre will see Fun 1st Entertainment open which will occupy a two-storey building and transform the space into an inflatable play park on the ground floor with a food and beverage offering above.
Harry Jeffery, associate asset manager Ellandi, added: “We are delighted to welcome more new brands and concepts to Kirkby Town Centre as we continue to use our expertise to diversify the offer and provide a core destination for its customers. Our commitment to enhancing the shopping experience and our ongoing efforts to bring fresh businesses to the town exemplify our dedication to the local community and the town’s future growth.”
Councillor Tony Brennan, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, added: “I’m delighted to welcome these new businesses to Kirkby Town Centre and bring empty units back into use. Residents and visitors asked for more choice in terms of retail and that is exactly what we are delivering. We are continually promoting Kirkby Town Centre as a great business location, and I’m glad to see that many businesses agree with us. It’s great to see Kirkby so vibrant and I’m looking forward to these latest businesses opening their doors in the town.”
Ellandi has been successful in securing multiple new leases throughout 2023, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing shopping experiences for its centres’ valued communities. It remains dedicated to looking closely at the performance of each asset from every angle and make decisions based on data from its R&A department that inform strategies on tenant mix, catchment, demographics, footfall and place-making. Its objective is to drive transformational change that aligns with local regeneration strategies.
