JD Sports upsizes at Burnley shopping centre

JD Sports is upsizing its presence at Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley after signing a new ten-year lease.

The sports fashion retailer will relocate from its current 3,973 sq ft store into a larger, 5,817 sq ft unit located opposite River Island and Superdrug.

Landlord works are currently being undertaken by Burnley Council to amalgamate six vacant units for JD Sports’ new store, with a summer opening being targeted.

Addington, the asset manager for Charter Walk Shopping Centre, is in active discussions with potential occupiers to re-let JD Sports’ current store.

The retailer’s recommitment to the shopping centre follows a number of upsizes at Charter Walk. This includes Shoe Zone, which has upsized into the neighbouring 3,025 sq ft unit on a five-year lease, Specsavers, which has signed a 10-year lease for a larger, 4,999 sq ft unit, and One Beyond, which has taken the 10,015 sq ft former Wilko unit.

Matthew Allen, principal at Addington, said, “We are delighted that JD Sports, who has been a key part of Burnley’s retail landscape for over 20 years has recommitted to the shopping centre. Occupancy across Charter Walk remains very high. By consolidating smaller units into larger, modern retail spaces, the Centre is securing the long-term presence of national retailers, enhancing the overall sustainability of Charter Walk as a thriving destination for the local community.”

Barker Proudlove advised Addington and Burnley Council on all the transactions.