£160m designer outlet opens in Cannock
McArthurGlen's £160 million designer outlet in Cannock has opened.
Shoppers descended to the complex on Monday, the same day whereby non-essential retail was allowed to be reopened after months of closure due to Covid restrictions.
The arrival of the landmark centre is a significant moment, McArthurGlen has said, as it marks the group 's first UK opening in over 20 years, as well as a return to the market where it introduced the concept of designer outlet retailing in Europe with Cheshire Oaks in 1995.
The centre is McArthurGlen 's seventh British designer outlet, joining its leading destinations in Ashford, Bridgend, Cheshire Oaks, East Midlands, Swindon and York, and it is the group 's 26th across Europe and in Canada.
“This opening represents not only a huge milestone for McArthurGlen as we continue to grow our European footprint, but a defining moment for brick-and-mortar retail as the only stand-alone shopping centre to open in the UK this year.
"As we emerge into a new consumer landscape, we know customers still crave the extraordinary day-out shopping experiences and moments of magic that only physical retail can offer, and we remain extremely confident that West Midlands will deliver this, ” commented Susie McCabe, Co-CEO of McArthurGlen.
Sought-after international brands, including Coach, Kate Spade, Hugo Boss, Levi 's, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Reiss, Kurt Geiger, Gant, Radley and Joules, are offering major discounts on its wares at the outlet.
As well as shops, the outlet also features a one-of-a-kind children 's adventure playground adjacent to the nature reserve, luxury guest amenities, a dancing fountain, a bespoke sculpture and a Changing Places facility.
The centre has been brought to life as the result of a joint venture between McArthurGlen, Aviva Investors and the Richardson family.
Spanning 285,000 square feet in total over two phases, the centre will create 1,000 new retail jobs for the community, supporting around £20 million of employment income each year.