The Rock is still going strong with 7 new retailers on board
Published: 04 May, 2010
Over 32,000 sq ft of retail space has been signed up by retailers at The Rock in Bury. The new signings take the retail and leisure scheme to over three quarters let by space (exchanged and in solicitors’ hands) ahead of the launch on 16 July.
JD Sports and its fashion chain Bank is opening a two-level flagship store comprising a 9,250 sq ft. The retailer opened its first ever store (John David Sports) in Bury in 1981 and the new store will act as the gateway to the scheme.
The other five signings at The Rock are all new retail brands to Bury. Independent toy retailer The Entertainer has taken 4,000 sq ft, and international shoe retailer Deichmann will occupy 8,300 sq ft. The Perfume Shop has also signed up to occupy 510 sq ft.
Also joining the mix of high street favourites are two independent stores: high-end jewellers, Peter Jackson Jewellers, has taken 2,100 sq ft; and family owned retailer, Hurley, which stocks well-known brands such as Firetrap and G-Star, has taken 3,100 sq ft.
Hammerson took over The Rock development after its previous developer Thornfield Ventures Limited (TVL) went into administration earlier this year. Richard Poyser, Hammerson assistant director of retail leasing commented: “We are making strong progress on securing tenants and reaching 75% let is an important milestone ahead of the opening this summer. JD Sports and BANK are trading exceptionally well and being able to bring new retailers to the scheme is also important in confirming The Rock’s retail appeal within the region.”
The Rock’s retail offering includes anchor stores Debenhams and Marks & Spencer alongside eight other flagship stores including Next, River Island, Peacocks, H&M and Primark. Leisure operators secured include Vue, AMF Bowling and Pizza Express.
