Footasylum to upsize at Gateshead’s Metrocentre

Footasylum is moving to a 12,375 sq ft unit at the Metrocentre in Gateshead, a 25% larger space than its existing store.

It will enable the retailer to stock a larger range of streetwear, sportswear and footwear for men, women and kids, giving it a more substantial presence in the Lower Red Mall, where it will sit alongside the likes of Flannels, Zara and River Island.

A Footasylum spokesperson said: "We are delighted that there is a demand for us at Metrocentre and that we can grow our footprint with a new unit at one of the top shopping centres in the country.

"We look forward to bringing a great selection of streetwear to the destination and have no doubt we will continue to find success at the centre."

Ben Cox, Director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, asset managers of the Metrocentre, added: "Last year, 17 of our tenants upsized or invested in existing stores, and this year we've added Primark, Clarks, Victoria’s Secret and now Footasylum to that list.

"Recent leasing activity shines a light on how the Metrocentre continues to be a location that is highly sought after, with major brands choosing to invest here.

"Footasylum is the latest in a long line of household name brands to commit to a new flagship store at Metrocentre, joining some exciting new entrants to Red Mall."

The upsize of Footasylum comes at a time when other major brands are choosing to further invest in the location.

This includes eyewear retailer Sunglass Hut, which has signed to open a 2,457 sq ft unit at the destination on Lower Red Mall, after initially operating from a kiosk.

Menswear brand Jack & Jones has also recently relocated into a 1,733 sq ft store on upper Red Mall, demonstrating further commitment to the destination.