Experian has named Bluewater, in Kent, the first out-of-town shopping centre to reach the top 10 retail destinations.
Its research shows it has rapidly risen to overtake the likes of Metro Centre, in Gateshead and Meadowhall, in Sheffield.
The West End of London remains the most attractive shopping destination and Martin Davies, director of Experian’s property and retail consultancy, said the congestion charge was unlikely to threaten its status.
References: Financial Times 21/02/03 page 4
