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Hammerson footfall outperforms industry benchmark in 2017

Hammerson, the manager and developer of leading retail destinations in Europe, saw a 0.4 percent increase in annual footfall across its UK shopping centres throughout 2017, outperforming the industry benchmark which fell 2.8 percent. The property developer welcomed more than 300 million visitors to its European shopping centres, with footfall...

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Victoria Gate may be 'too high end' for some tenants

Even though it recently earned the title of 'The Best Shopping Centre' in the world at this year's MIPIM Awards in Cannes, France, concerns surrounding the future success of premium shopping destination Victoria Gate are being raised. The 165 million pound retail destination, located in Leeds, previously opened its doors last October and...

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Victoria Gate crowned 'Best Shopping Centre' in the world

London -Victoria Gate truly must be a "unique development" as it was crowned the Best Shopping Centre in world at the 2017 MIPIM Awards in Cannes, France. Owned by property tycoon Hammerson, the 165 million pound scheme was the only major retail scheme to launch in the UK in 2016. Located in Leeds, the high-end shopping centre officially opened...

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"A truly unique development" Victoria Gate opens its doors in Leeds

Leeds is rapidly becoming one of the top shopping destinations of the North, as the city welcomed the opening of latest retail scheme today, on October 20, namely Victoria Gate. The new shopping destination, which first went under construction in April, 2014, will officially open its doors to the public today, following an opening ceremony at 9...

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Brands flock to Victoria Gate ahead of debut opening

Brands and retailers continue to flock to Victoria Gate ahead of its debut opening in Leeds. Lifestyle label Cath Kidston, London-based men's wear label Diverso, Ghost and Bailey Nelson are the latest retailers to sign up. The 165 million pound Victoria Gate development, which is set to open its doors on Thursday, October 20, sees Cath Kidston...

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Honey Birdette to open second UK store in Victoria Gate

London - Luxury Australian lingerie label Honey Birdette has its sights set on its second UK store. Less than two months after the opening of its debut store in Covent Garden, London, Honey Birdette aims to open its second store in Victoria Gate, Leeds. The store, which will officially open its doors during the development launch on October 20,...

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Victoria Gate set to open its doors in October

Retail and property development tycoon Hammerson has confirmed the opening of Victoria Gate, the 165 million pound luxury, shopping development in Leeds, this autumn. The retail, dining and leisure centre is set to officially open its doors to the public on Thursday, 20 October, 2016, alongside of its anchor tenant, department store John Lewis....

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Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein to open in Leeds Victoria Gate

US fashion retailers Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein are set to open stores in the 165 million pound Victoria Gate development in Leeds, marking both their debuts in the city. Tommy Hilfiger will open a 253 square meter store on the ground floor, offering the brand’s menswear, womenswear and childrenswear as well as accessories and footwear...

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Gant to open debut store in Leeds Victoria Gate

Gant is set to open its debut store Leeds's acclaimed Victoria Gate later this year. The US fashion brand, which recently relaunched its brand image, is set to open a 230 square meter store in the 165 million pound development. "We are very excited to be opening a new Gant store in the Victoria Gate development," said Fergus Patterson, Managing...

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Victoria Gate welcomes arrival of &Other Stories, Cos and Anthropologie

Leeds Victoria Gate 165 million pound development is set to welcome Cos, &Other Stories and Anthropologie next year, announced the owner and developer of the retail initiative Hammerson. The trio of international fashion brands are set to join the likes of Maje, John Lewis and White Company within the new development which aims to offer a slew...

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Leeds Victoria Gate scheme to create 1,000 jobs

Department store John Lewis, along with property developer Hammerson and Leeds City Council have all signed an employment and skills charter to mark their commitment to supporting Leeds residents in accessing more than 1,000 new employment opportunities arising as part of the 165 million pound Victoria Gate development. The charter sets out how...