MAXIDEALS CHOOSES THE GALLERIES FOR ITS FIRST NORTH EAST STORE

A rapidly growing convenience brand that is eyeing expansion across the country has signed a deal for its first store in the North East at The Galleries Shopping Centre in Washington.

MaxiDeals is opening a 9,010 sq ft shop at units 12-14 on Western Mall, next to Iceland, after agreeing terms with national commercial property and investment company LCP, which manages the centre.

The shop, which has nine stores in the West and East Midlands and one in London, sells a wide range of goods, including household, garden, pet, DIY and seasonal products.

With plans to open 20 stores by the end of 2022, it set its sights on the North East and targeted The Galleries for its first shop.

It joins a wealth of high street favourites and independent stores at the popular shopping centre, which has more than 100 retailers and services over 535,000 sq ft , is anchored by Asda and Sainsbury’s and has an annual footfall of 10.25 million.

The arrival of MaxiDeals will create up to 15 full- and part-time jobs. Fit out starts in early July with an anticipated opening date of early August

Rakesh Joshi, lettings Director of LCP, said: “Bringing MaxiDeals to the centre is great news for shoppers. It’s a well-established convenience brand that already has a strong reputation in the Midlands and is expanding nationally. It will complement the wide range of retailers that are already there.”

Simon Eatough, Director of Landlord and Tenant at LCP, added: “Understanding the local retail market is key to what we do, which is why we are confident MaxiDeals will do really well at The Galleries. We’re looking forward to working with the retailer.”

A spokesman from MaxiDeals said: “We are really excited about coming to Washington and really like the look of the shopping centre. We can’t wait to welcome new customers to our store.”

The Galleries Shopping Centre has 2,500 free car parking spaces and a dedicated bus station.