Goldsmiths to more than double the size of Queensgate store

Goldsmiths is set to more than double the size of its Queensgate Peterborough store, upsizing by an additional 139%.

The retailer will be opening a 6,674 sq ft store adjacent to Skechers, located in close proximity to other jewellery specialists such as Pandora, TAG Heuer, Swarovski, Fraser Heart, and Beaverbrooks.

The new store is set to open this summer, following an amalgamation of two existing units.

Goldsmiths’ upsize comes during a period of growth at Queensgate, which welcomed a 27,500 sq ft ODEON cinema last year, anchoring an all-new leisure quarter alongside Putt & Play. Søstrene Grene and Taco Bell have recently made their regional debuts at the scheme, while Frasers Group will open the doors to Frasers, Flannels, and Sports Direct stores later this year.

Ed Ginn, director of investment management at Invesco Real Estate, said: “After years of investment, Queensgate has entered a new phase in its journey, with these additions boosting the centre’s trajectory. They’re confirmation of the success brands can have here and are exactly the kind of diverse options we want our visitors to enjoy – affordable to premium, retail to leisure – elevating our offer and creating a real point of difference from other destinations in the region.”

CBRE, Time Retail Partners, and Sovereign Centros from CBRE advised Invesco Real Estate.