
Sanderson Arcade celebrates a thriving year with record footfall and new business openings
8 January 2024
Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade has
witnessed a remarkable year during 2023 - surpassing pre-pandemic footfall rates
and welcoming a host of new businesses to the centre.
Throughout 2023, the shopping centre attracted an impressive number of visitors, marking an increase of 3.4% compared to 2022 - despite tough trading condition on the high street and economic uncertainty.
The centre’s unique combination of
national and boutique independent retailers, alongside a diverse range of
beauty and health services, has established Sanderson Arcade as both a key
local service provider and a popular regional visitor destination.
The management team’s imaginative
range of seasonal events and one of the region’s most impressive Christmas
lights displays has also proved a hit with shoppers.
Managed and owned by the South
Yorkshire-based regeneration experts Dransfield Properties, the centre has
maintained full occupancy in both its retail and office spaces throughout the last
year.
Managing Director James Shepherd said,
“The centre’s success over the last 12 months is definitely attributable to our
varied retail mix and the enhancement of our food and beverage offer. Notable
openings like Martino Lounge alongside our independent gastro pub Barluga have
transformed Sanderson Arcade into a hub for shopping and socialising.
“We’ve also sought to offer a varied
range of seasonal events throughout the year, adding to the experience for our
shoppers.”
With growing interest from national retailers, plans are underway in 2024 to expand the Arcade’s retail offer – bringing further new brands to the centre with announcements being made on this soon.
Centre Manager at Sanderson Arcade,
Lottie Thompson, added: “2023 was a great year for us, and we are excited for
our customers to continue enjoying the Sanderson Arcade experience throughout
2024.
"We experienced record breaking footfall levels in the week leading up to Christmas, with an increased spend on partywear suggesting people have been enjoying large social gatherings
again. We also saw a surge in seasonal food sales at our M&S store, further
confirming that people were determined to celebrate Christmas with a bang.”
Sanderson Arcade is currently fully occupied with a waiting
list of prospective businesses. For business enquiries please contact Olly
Jansen at olly.jansen@dransfield.co.uk. For more information about upcoming events, visit our
website at www.sandersonarcade.co.uk.
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For further information, contact:-
Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: admin@dransfield.co.uk