British Land and Universities Superannuation Scheme’s retail development, Whiteley, in Hampshire, is now 91% let by rent.
A further 13 shops at the 320,000 sq ft project are in solicitors’ hands.
Fat Face has signed for 5,100 sq ft with Tiger signing for 3,500 sq ft. The Body Shop will open a 1,400 sq ft “Pulse” store, with Jones Bootmaker due to occupy 1,500 sq ft.
Other recent lettings include: Clintons, WHSmith, Trespass, Holland & Barrett, Phones 4u, Carphone Warehouse, Vision Express, and Ladbrokes.
All the retailers have signed 10-year leases.
The leisure offer at Whiteley has been broadened further with Mexican restaurant chain Chimichanga signing for a 3,900 sq ft restaurant and American-themed restaurant Dean’s Diner which will 2,300 sq ft. Harvester will also join the line-up and will occupy 4,000 sq ft.
Whiteley will be anchored by a 60,000 sq ft M&S.
Cushman & Wakefield, Wilkinson Williams and Davis Coffer Lyons are acting for the joint venture.
Annabel.Dixon@estatesgazette.com
