The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Inditex’s new-to-the-UK brand Lefties will join Metrocentre’s best-in-class retail line-up, making it one of the retailer’s first three UK stores. It also represents Metrocentre’s second deal with Inditex in Q1 2026, showcasing strong momentum across its fashion offer with the group.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that New Look will relocate within Metrocentre, unveiling its largest concept store in the UK and introducing its brand-new retail format to the destination. This move represents a significant reinvestment in the centre and underlines Metrocentre’s long-standing commitment to supporting existing retailers and driving growth across its well-established fashion offer.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of global fashion powerhouse Bershka for itsregional debut, reinforcing the centre’s position as the go-to retail destination in the North East.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Hollister has signed at Metrocentre, adding another global powerhouse brand to the leading destination for fashion retail in the North East.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the openings of PEPPA PIG Market and Søstrene Grene at Metrocentre’s Green Mall.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that East-Asian inspired lifestyle brand KENJI will make its regional debut at Metrocentre in March 2026, bringing its playful fusion of culture, design, and lifestyle to Lower Green Mall.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Maki & Ramen has signed at Metrocentre. This new addition makes The Qube – the centre’s prime hospitality hub – fully let, as Metrocentre continues to experience positive growth across its F&B and leisure sales this year.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has opened at Metrocentre, coinciding with record fashion sales so far this year across the scheme.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Spanish fashion retailer Stradivarius has opened at Metrocentre, which marks its first location in the North East.

Activate, the UK's newest immersive competitive socialising experience, opened at Metrocentre this weekend, welcoming hundreds of fun seekers through its doors.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Superdrug will be upsizing its store at the top five super regional mall, Metrocentre, making it the largest in the region. This move continues to highlight Metrocentre’s strength in bringing the latest store concepts to the region, and coincides with the recent signing of Sostrene Grene set to arrive later this year.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has signed at the destination’s upper Red Mall in what will be the brand’s first UK store of 2025.

Immersive Everywhere, a pioneer in world-class experiential events, is thrilled to announce the launch of "PEPPA PIG: Surprise Party," at Metrocentre, Gateshead, one of the UK’s top five super-regional shopping centres. Opening later this year, this immersive experience - developed under license from leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro - will transport visitors into the world of PEPPA PIG, inviting them to “help make Peppa’s Surprise Party the best one ever”.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting the latest and most sought-after fashion brands.

The Metrocentre Partnership is celebrating a fast start to 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 for both sales and footfall. Proactive asset management, with nearly 300,000 sq ft of deals completed in the last 12 months, has helped to drive a 9.2% year-on-year footfall uplift year to date.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that premium fashion brand, Reiss, has opened its brand new store at top 5 super regional mall Metrocentre, alongside 55,000 sq ft of new openings, upsizes and refits across its Red and Platinum Malls.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced several exciting developments within its food and drink portfolio, including the opening of YoYo Noodle and German Doner Kebab (GDK). These new dining options, along with other signings, expansions, and refits, contribute to 25,000 sq ft of changes, further strengthening Metrocentre’s position as the dominant retail and leisure destination in the North East.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that fashion retailer, Reiss, has signed at Metrocentre, further demonstrating the top 5 super regional mall’s momentum in securing highly sought-after and premium brands. 

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of two iconic Newcastle-born institutions at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre. Greggs and Newcastle United are set to open in Upper Town Square later this year, underscoring the destination’s commitment to working with local hero businesses and bringing forward the latest store formats to continue to drive footfall.

An innovative Newcastle United Foundation Careers Hub has supported more than 1,000 young people since opening less than one year ago in Gateshead’s Metrocentre.