A new £15 million retail park featuring some big household names is set to open near Glasgow.
Barrhead Retail Park will be officially opening this spring with several big brands already signed up including B&M, Lidl and the UK's first Popeye's drive-thru.
Starbucks, Burger King, Card Factory, Baynes, Indigo Sun, The Salvation Army and Osprey Charging Network will also be among the first shops to open at the new shopping destination.
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An estimated 140 long-term jobs are expected to be created through the development.
The much-anticipated shopping destination will be opening at the former Nestle Purina Factory which had been lying derelict for 15 years.
Barrhead Retail Park has been developed by London & Scottish Property Investment Management Ltd (LSPIM). LSPIM is advised by Savills, jointly with Orinsen.
Andy Richardson, development director at LSPIM, comments: “The interest in Barrhead Retail Park is a really positive demonstration that momentum exists in the retail sector, despite pressures from the pandemic and cost of living challenges.
"It will be great to see this project complete early this year, bringing a boost to the local economy and community.”
Mike Spens, retail director at Savills, adds: “Barrhead Retail Park has defied the current economic gloom and secured 98% pre-lets prior to its completion.
"The new park will offer a rich mix of retailers and food operators providing a strong offer for the local community. While shopping habits in the last 24 months have evolved in a direction few could have anticipated, footfall on retail parks has fared well and we anticipate this new Park will draw strong interest.”
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