St. Davids Shopping Centre

There are several units in the Grand Arcade that have been designated for leisure. The only other thing that I can think it could be otherwise is the remaining part of Debenhams that leads onto the first floor of the Grand Arcade by the escalators, but I don't think the city square development will be ready by then.

Interesting to hear about LandSec buying Queen's Arcade though, wonder if they'll continue the consented scheme.

Given how many empty units there are in Saint Davids itself, I really can't see them keeping Queen's Arcade as it is. It's almost dead and the design of place, never great too begin with, is very tired. Personally I think opening it up as street was a great idea and I'd go with it, if I was them.

Agreed, they definitely don't need more retail units. The QA design is very dated and inflexible with lots of very small shops, so can't see it being viable as is. I imagine they've bought it with a view to proceeding with the redevelopment, possibly with a new design concept. Assume there will be a press release when there's something to show.

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There are several units in the Grand Arcade that have been designated for leisure. The only other thing that I can think it could be otherwise is the remaining part of Debenhams that leads onto the first floor of the Grand Arcade by the escalators, but I don't think the city square development will be ready by then.

Have dug out the City Square plans and the unit that will use the old Debenhams space on the first floor, by the arcade bridge, is 24,000 sq ft. So we can assume the Hollywood Bowl will be in the Grand Arcade as it's 45,000 sq ft.

https://www.cardiffidoxcloud.wales/publicaccess/files/8F672FAF5978CB0F34F5F45D41AB8188/pdf/24_01904_FUL-LEVEL_01_FLOOR_PLAN_AS_PROPOSED-6141978.pdf

Seen planning notices up at 3 Hill Street today, that's the old all you can eat buffet

Minor news, but Topshop will be returning to Cardiff in 2026, as a concession within John Lewis.

Cardiff John Lewis also 1 of the 6 stores that will also stock Top Man