Urban Outfitters makes first opening of 2025 at Metrocentre
Urban Outfitters has made its first store opening of 2025 at Metrocentre in Gateshead.
The retailer has taken an 8,000 sq ft store in Red Mall, joining Zara, Mango, Reiss, as well as Stradivarius, which opened in August.
The new store features a mix of womenswear and menswear, accessories, and homeware.
The addition of Urban Outfitters comes amid a boost in retail sales this year at Metrocentre, led by success in womenswear, which had a 13.1% uplift in July vs the same period in 2024.
Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, asset manager of Metrocentre, said: “Urban Outfitters’ arrival is a clear indicator of the centre’s success in maintaining and expanding its best-in-class retail. Following the very successful opening of Stradivarius, Urban Outfitters further strengthens Metrocentre’s already established fashion lineup, alongside like-minded brands on Red Mall. This further cements Metrocentre as the go-to destination in the North East, as an enabler for global brands’ success.”
Emma Wisden, director at Urban Outfitters Europe, added: “We’ve seen incredible growth across the UK and Europe in recent years, and we’re thrilled to be expanding further into Gateshead with our new Metrocentre store — our second in the North East. Customers here have shown a real appetite for what Urban Outfitters does best: a mix of standout brands, hand-picked vintage, homeware and lifestyle pieces that you can’t find anywhere else. Our stores allows us to bring an even more diverse and inspiring product mix to a wider audience, while continuing to build on the strong momentum we’re seeing across Europe.”
Urban Outfitters will join Metrocentre’s existing roster of global retailers, including Superdrug, which is upsizing its store in Red Mall to 10,000 sq ft, and Søstrene Grene, which will be opening a new 5,000 sq ft unit in Lower Green Mall later this year.