Sovereign Centros has announced a series of openings at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK. Four brands have launched a total of 8,740sq ft of retail space.
Located on Merry Hill’s upper level is Ted Baker’s newly opened 2,500sq ft store, meanwhile, on the lower mall, opposite Waterstones is Paperchase, which has opened a 2,35 sq ft space.
West Midlands-based fashion retailer, Faayds, also joins the line-up, in a 2,660sq ft space on Merry Hill’s upper level, offering womenswear, menswear and accessories. Completing the cohort of retail openings is Claire’s Accessories, having relocated into an upsized 1,230sq ft unit on the lower mall adjacent to Ernest Jones.
Alistair Winning, asset manager at Sovereign Centros, commented: “Introducing premium brand Ted Baker to Merry Hill adds to the emerging aspirational retailer hub on the destination’s upper level. Paperchase, Faayds and Claire’s Accessories also contribute to the diversity of retail on offer here; evidence that there is truly something for everyone at this all-encompassing West Midlands destination.”
This news follows a series of announcements for Merry Hill, including the milestone signing of the UK’s largest 10-bowling operator, Hollywood Bowl, for a 36,000sq ft space on the destination’s upper level. Luxury British jeweller, Beaverbrooks, has also recently launched an upsized 2,740sq ft showroom on Merry Hill’s upper level.
JLL and Time Retail Partners represent Merry Hill.
