Small independent retailers will get the opportunity to operate from a prime city centre location as they look to launch their businesses.
Trinity Leeds is pioneering a national retail initiative which offers small retailers space in Leeds city centre, with leases available from just one day up to three years.
The shopping centre’s parent company, Landsec, is launching four new leasing packages in Leeds city centre – Platform, Platform+, Home and Spotlight – which will be rolled out to other centres this year.
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Independent businesses Curated Makers and Kick Game have already successfully trailed the Platform concept at Trinity Leeds which offers spaces ready for a quick bespoke fit out on three to 18-month lease terms.
Megan Jones, founder at Curated Makers, said: “The Platform package has been a real game-changer for Curated Makers. It’s given us both flexibility and prime space in a busy, central location – a luxury many independents don’t get to enjoy this early on. What we offer is so different to what others bring to Trinity Leeds – we’re completely novel and are attracting new visitors, which means everyone is able to benefit.
“We’ve already extended our lease and have been able to grow our partnership with Trinity Leeds as we grow as a business. Not only have we been able to build the Curated Makers brand, we’ve also been able to expand the exposure of 100 northern artists we represent in our store. We can’t wait to see where we go next.”
David Maddison, centre director at Trinity Leeds, said: “The industry has seen huge changes in recent years and retailers are coming to us with different requirements when looking at prospective stores and locations.
“Many smaller local businesses start out online, and a traditional, one-size-fits-all approach is no longer fit for purpose. This new concept offers something for brands of all shapes and sizes, from independents and online-only brands to bigger names and everything inbetween.
“We’re excited to build on the success we’ve seen from Curated Makers and Kick Game, supporting even more independent brands and offering sought-after retail space in a prime location in the city centre.”
