Brookfield has agreed four new lettings at its Friars Square scheme in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, in the run-up to Christmas.
Fashion retailer River Island is to open a 7,500 sq ft store and value retailer Peacocks has acquired a 10,400 sq ft shop in a former Woolworths.
Diamond and watch retailer Ernest Jones has let the 2,000 sq ft former Tchibo store, and chocolate brand Thorntons has taken 800 sq ft adjacent to Monsoon and Holland & Barrett.
All the leases agreed were for 10 years subject to a rent review after five. Quoting rent is £115 Zone A.
Friars Square comprises 306,000 sq ft of retail and is anchored by House of Fraser and Bhs.
Tim Buckley from Brookfield said: “The past 12 months have been difficult in the retail sector, but with these new lettings, it shows that demand exists for prime space. Friars Square has performed well this year, with recent weeks showing a marked uplift in both car park usage and visitor numbers”
Jones Lang LaSalle and Brasier Freeth acted for Brookfield ; Mason and Partners, Harper Dennis Hobbs and Gooch Cunliffe Whale advised the tenants. Ernest Jones was not represented.
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