Sales and footfall up for 'high performing' Angel Central

Angel Central shopping centre in Islington, North London, owned by CBRE Investment Management which completed the redevelopment in March 2021, has reported an increase in sales of 16% for 2023 compared to 2022.

Additionally, footfall was up 6.4% at the centre compared to the national average of 2.9% as it "builds momentum for the upcoming year".

Office shoes recently opened a new store by the Upper Street entrance and Accessorize introduced a refurbished space, adding to the retail mix of anchor brands Uniqlo and H&M, alongside Muji and Rituals.

An Office spokesperson said: "Our London stores have always performed well within our portfolio, and it’s exciting to add Angel Central to the mix. It is a high-performing destination with a real community feel, delivering us with a prominent unit in a high footfall area.

"We are excited to showcase our collections of footwear to Islington and embedding ourselves within the destination."

Louisa Butters, Head of Retail Asset Management UK at CBRE Investment Management, added: "Angel Central continues to create opportunities for brands to thrive within Islington, with a strong community at its core and a quality offer of retail, F&B, and leisure.

"In 2023 the destination continued to flourish with new additions such as Office, which carries a seamless and established omnichannel experience, an aspect we always strive to integrate into our scheme to make it as accessible and appealing for visitors as possible.

"Alongside Accessorize, these openings have meant that we have started 2024 in a strong position, with more to come to help Angel Central thrive."

In September 2023, Mavern Leisure’s latest sports bar and kitchen concept, Northwood, opened at Angel Central, which is a two minute walk from Angel tube station, enhancing the destination’s day-to-night offer in a 3,600 sq ft space on the centre’s first floor.