Bluewater shopping centre has reported its sixth consecutive month of sales growth, following an increase of 4.2% in July against the same period last year. Bluewater’s results out-performed those of BRC-KPMG, which recorded a 2.6% increase nationally in July compared to 2009. Recent lettings at Bluewater include Hed Kandi’s first store outside central Andrew Parkinson, Bluewater’s general manager, added: “Key to Bluewater’s success is the quality of our offer, the partnerships that we have with our retailers, and the appeal of Bluewater as a ‘day-out’ destination for guests.” annabel.dixon@estatesgazette.com To access all EGi news stories and commercial property data sign up for a free trial today, or visit the subscription options page to find out more.
High-profile launches in the personal electricals sector and ‘big ticket’ electrical items, such as televisions, proved popular at Bluewater and the good weather led to strong sales of summer fashion, barbecues and garden furniture.
Bluewater shopping centre has reported its sixth consecutive month of sales growth, following an increase of 4.2% in July against the same period last year.
Bluewater’s results out-performed those of BRC-KPMG, which recorded a 2.6% increase nationally in July compared to 2009.
High-profile launches in the personal electricals sector and ‘big ticket’ electrical items, such as televisions, proved popular at Bluewater and the good weather led to strong sales of summer fashion, barbecues and garden furniture.
Recent lettings at Bluewater include Hed Kandi’s first store outside central London, Uniqlo and Charles Tyrwhitt.
Andrew Parkinson, Bluewater’s general manager, added: “Key to Bluewater’s success is the quality of our offer, the partnerships that we have with our retailers, and the appeal of Bluewater as a ‘day-out’ destination for guests.”
annabel.dixon@estatesgazette.com
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