US fashion/lifestyle brand Urban Outfitters has made a timely opening at Metrocentre, as the North East of England mall announces record fashion sales so far this year.
Urban Outfitters now occupies an 8,000 sq ft site in Red Mall, joining retailers Zara, Mango, and Stradivarius. The new store features a range of proprietary brands, curated vintage, and a selection of homeware and lifestyle products.
Emma Wisden, director at Urban Outfitters Europe, said: “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.
“Our store 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.”
As the brand’s fourth new opening of 2025, it becomes a “significant addition to Metrocentre’s well-established womenswear line-up, contributing to the centre’s reputation as a premier destination for quality fashion retail”, said Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, Asset Managers of Metrocentre.
Cox also elaborated on the centre’s “outperformance across retail sales this year” that has been led by success in womenswear, which had a 13.1% uplift in July vs the same period in 2024.
He added: “This growth is only set to accelerate with these recent fashion arrivals, enhancing and diversifying the centre’s womenswear offer. “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 that have performed brilliantly this summer. This further cements Metrocentre as the go-to destination in the Northeast that continues to attract global brands.”
