Whilst we have not learnt anything new from the latest leasing plans released by Intu, the plans do suggest that the centre is moving in a positive direction. There is an encouraging amount of units in solicitors hands, particularly on the Lower Grand Arcade. There also seems to be some developments with units which have had zero interest since becoming vacant. Here's my overview...
Upcoming Openings:- Morphe (UG37) Upper Grand Arcade Retail Store 6,820 Sq Ft
- Kin + Ilk (LG53) The Hayes Restaurant 1,133 Sq Ft
- Hollister (UG46/47) Upper Grand Arcade Retail Store 12,253 Sq Ft
- Zara (UG13-19) Upper Grand Arcade Retail Store 38,000 Sq Ft
In Solicitors Hands:- Former The Pen Store (KLG02) 435 Sq Ft
- Former Swatch (KLG02) 434 Sq Ft
- Current Crew Clothing (LG68) 2,113 Sq Ft
- Current Kids Around (LG32) 2,135 Sq Ft
- Former Karen Millen (LG26) 3,147 Sq Ft
- Former Spud U Like (KLG15) 2,228 Sq Ft
In Negotiation:- Former Gilly Hicks (MSU05) 8,165 Sq Ft
- Former Jacamo | Simply Be (UG24) 5,311 Sq Ft
- Former Radley (LG64) 676 Sq Ft
- Former Karen Millen (LG26) 3,147 Sq Ft
- Former Red Hot Buffet (LG80-83) 16,000 Sq Ft
Interestingly, KUG11 is 'in negotiation' for the very first time. I'm hopeful this comes to something because that corner of the centre looks particularly bland and unloved.
Overall, SD1 looks pretty stagnant with no noticeable changes other than Smartphones opening in CW7. It appears the TV Movie Store will depart Cathedral Walk this month, along with Immotion VR leaving Town Wall. Both units already in solicitors hands for new occupants.
https://www.intugroup.co.uk/media/5232/ ... 022020.pdf