Sovereign Centros has let 20,242 sq ft in the former Wilko store at Metrocentre to GO Outdoors.
The outdoor clothing and equipment retailer intends to open the GO Outdoors Express unit later this year.
Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “The signing of GO Outdoors is both a direct response to what our visitors want from the destination, and a great example of the importance of Metrocentre to the North East. Late last year we were hit with a significant challenge as Wilko closed, but a proactive approach and the destination’s appeal has put us in a position to introduce a brand that belongs here, in good time. GO Outdoors joins us as we build momentum with major retailers, like Frasers Group, Zara, and Primark, all committing to and investing in Metrocentre.”
Lee Bagnall, CEO at GO Outdoors, added: “We are excited to be opening a new location at Metrocentre and to offer customers the best range of outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment. At GO Outdoors we champion time spent in nature for improved wellbeing and physical health, and we are happy to facilitate that for our customers in the North East.”
