Atria Watford successfully relets anchor units
26th January 2024 Atria Watford is preparing for the reletting of two anchor units, as the scheme celebrates 371,000 sq ft of lettings over the past two years. Fashion and home retailer Next has significantly upsized at the Watford scheme, creating a new concept store in the 100,000 sq ft former Debenhams unit. Meanwhile, the former John Lewis store has been divided and leased to multiple tenants including Dunelm and Poundland, which have taken 33,000 sq ft and 14,500 sq ft respectively. Asset manager Global Mutual said that further new brands are set to be announced soon, including a family leisure concept. The 30,000 sq ft former next unit has been let to Watford-based Tk Maxx, satisfying a long-standing requirement for a store in the retailer’s hometown. A number of existing retailers are also upsizing at the scheme, including Zara – which will increase the size of its store from 18,000 sq ft to 43,000 sq ft – and JD Sports, which its tripling the size of its presence to a total of 19,000 sq ft. Watches of Switzerland is also increasing the size of its store, and additional lettings to Rituals, Moss, Pro Cook, and F. Hinds have also been agreed. Lunson […]
