Landsec signs 29,500 sq ft of new openings and upsizes at Bluewater
The Kent mall is welcoming sees six new brands, including Levi, Happy Socks and Penhaligon’s, while JD Sports, Beaverbrooks and Chisholm Hunter increase their floorspace.
Levi has chosen Bluewater for a UK first, signing for a 1,900-sq ft women-specific store. Penhaligon’s is opening a 350-sq ft unit, and Happy Socks has signed for 300-sq ft.
Demand for leisure and dining also remains strong with Dinotropolis, a unique dinosaur soft play offer for young families, taking 11,000 sq ft, while Creams has taken 3,000 sq ft and Spudulike 900 sq ft.
At the same time existing retailers are increasing their space, with Beaverbrooks upsizing to 2,500 sq ft to incorporate a Tag Heuer showroom. JD Sports is doubling its space at the centre from 9,500 sq ft to 19,000 sq ft and Chisholm Hunter has moved up to a new 2,000-sq ft store.
Portfolio director Robert Hardie said: “The scale and diversity of recent high-quality lettings at Bluewater is testament to the quality of the existing offer at the scheme and to Landsec’s ability and skill in driving a relevant consumer base through brands’ doors.”
