Gloucester Quays hails record start to 2026 as footfall increases by 10%
Peel Retail & Leisure is celebrating a record breaking first half of the year at Gloucester Quays, during which the outlet centre recorded a 10% year-on-year increase in footfall.
The scheme also saw a strong increase in food and beverage sales during the period, which were up by 11.9% year-on-year following a number of new arrivals, including Muse Brasserie, Banchina Italian, and Umami.
Gloucester Quays also welcomed leisure operator Clip ‘n Climb in the spring, as Peel Retail & Leisure looks to deliver a full day-out experience for families.
Retail performance at the scheme was also strong, with the home and gifts category leading the growth, securing a 70% year-on-year sales increase in the second quarter. Menswear also celebrated a strong quarter, growing by 28% year-on-year.
Paul Carter, asset director at Peel Retail & Leisure, said: “Our strategy has always been to create a destination that offers desirable outlet shopping with a great mix of other uses, and these results demonstrate that approach is continuing to resonate with visitors. The addition of operators such as Muse Brasserie, Umami, Banchina, and Clip ‘n Climb has had a notable positive impact on our all-day appeal, creating even more reasons for people to stay longer, and return more often. In conjunction with our trading performance, the quality of leasing activity reflects the confidence brands have in Gloucester Quays, as a destination that consistently delivers.”
This news follows the announcement of the arrival of Macron at Gloucester Quays. The Italian sportswear brand brings its partnership with Gloucester Rugby to the destination, and is set to stock the official kits for both the men’s and women’s rugby teams. It joins a sports and activewear line-up at Gloucester Quays that includes the likes of Puma, Asics, and Adidas.