Scotch Corner Designer Village announces raft of new signings

Scotch Corner Designer Village, the £130 million retail and leisure complex in North Yorkshire, has today announced a raft of newly signed retailers.

They include M&S, Hobbs, Phase Eight, Castore, Guess, Monsoon, White Stuff, Brook Taverner, Superdry, Jack & Jones, Radley London and Molton Brown.

They join the list of brands that have already signed, including BOSS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Skechers, Clarks, Moss and Dune London, among others.

Phase 1 of Scotch Corner Designer Village, which is located north of Leeds, near Darlington, is 50% built. Construction on the remaining 50% will recommence on site in September 2025, and the opening will be Spring 2027.

There will be 73 stores in Phase 1, with outlet prices at up to 60% off the RRP. It is already 82% let, with more new retailers to be announced later this summer.

The Scotch Corner junction of the A1(M) and A66 junction sees traffic from in the region of 44 million people every year, while there is an extensive catchment of the whole of the north of England - with a projected annual footfall of four million. There are also 1,300 jobs being created (including 300 in the construction phase).

The aim is for Scotch Corner Designer Village to be the premier outlet and leisure destination in the whole of the north of England, with high quality brands, leisure, cafés, and restaurants “all coming together to deliver an outstanding destination”.

On opening, Scotch Corner Designer village will have 73 boutiques, including a wide range of premier retailers, restaurants and cafés.

Newly signed eateries include Pizza Express, Pret A Manger, 2000 Coffee, Knoops and Slim Chickens, which will join already signed Wagamama and Five Guys.

Sarah Hodkinson, Leasing Director Scotch Corner Designer Village, said: “We are thrilled with the enthusiasm of both major retail brands and the local community. Dozens of high profile brands have signed with us.

“This is a vote of confidence and a superb, good news story for the region and the whole of the north of England.”

The new designer village will also have extensive parking, with 2,000 spaces, and will include EV charging points - with 250 available when fully developed.

Former Prime Minister, and local MP, Rishi Sunak, commented: “I think this is good news for the area. The hundreds of people that will be employed there represent a huge local economic boost.

“Also, I think the designer outlet concept will attract shoppers from across the north of England and that will have benefits beyond the confines of the development. Designer Outlet retail parks contain designer retailers selling discounted products, not every day high street brands. Nationally the Bicester Village outlet near Oxford has been a huge success.”