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Queengate starts work on 60 million pound extension

Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate, which manages Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough has appointed McLaren Construction to complete the second phase of works for the 77,000 square foot leisure extension. The 60 million pound extension will add a new central atrium, covered by a glazed roof, alongside a bespoke restaurant and leisure...

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John Lewis announces investment in Peterborough

Department store John Lewis and Partners has announced that it will invest 21 million pounds to refurbish its 93,000 square foot Peterborough shop in the Queensgate shopping centre. The refurbishment, part of John Lewis’ strategy to ensure its shops are “destinations that offer an outstanding experience for its customers”, will include an...

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Skechers to join line-up at Queensgate shopping centre

US footwear brand Skechers is set to open a new store at Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough at the end of April. The new 2,611 square foot store is located on the Upper Mall of the shopping centre, where River Island had previously been, and will offer a selection of Skechers’ 3,000 styles for men, women and children. “Skechers’ new...

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Queensgate adds to fashion line-up

Peterborough’s Queensgate shopping centre has confirmed that it has added a trio of fashion openings and upsizes totalling over 30,000 square foot. Lingerie retailer Ann Summers has opened a 2,500 square foot store alongside JD Sports, while international jewellery brand Pandora has taken an additional 2,700 square foot store opposite Boots in...

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Queensgate 8 million pound refurbishment begins

Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate, which manages Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough has announced that work has commenced on an 8 million pound refurbishment programme. The redevelopment aims to create a “bright, more modern and contemporary look” to the shopping centre and has been designed by architecture studio, Benoy. Changes will...

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Shopping centre investments exceed 4.1 billion pounds

UK shopping centre investment transactions have reached approximately 4.1 billion pounds and could total up to nearly 4.35 billion pounds for 2013, according to new research from DTZ. The figure for the 2013 research, up to December 20, is calculated from transactions comprising of 74 shopping centres across the country, compared to 29 shopping...