Shopping online is convenient and all, but nothing can beat the thrill of finding a proper bargain in real life. That’s why outlet stores are genius, because you get to cop designer gems at seriously slashed prices. So shopaholics, we bring you good news, because a huge new designer outlet shopping centre is opening in Gloucestershire later this year. Credit cards at the ready.
The Cotswolds Designer Outlet has confirmed that 98 percent of its stores will be open by July 2025, and the full list of retailers in the mall has finally been released. From summer more than 40 brands including Adidas, Levi’s and Guess will be flogging their garms for cheap in the £30 million shopping complex in Tewkesbury.
Property developer Robert Hitchins is behind the new outlet which is set to rival Bicester Village, with the company planning to extend the space by a further 50,000 square feet in the future.
Simon Tothill, property and development director at Robert Hitchins, said: ‘We have curated the line-up of Cotswolds Designer Outlet to offer the best of British and international fashion brands in a classic Cotswolds setting with an elevated customer-focused environment.
‘To launch a new retail scheme that is nearly fully let is a real message of confidence from retail brands who can see the huge potential for a fresh, modern outlet retail destination that sets a new bar for the industry. We had faith in the demand for a high-quality destination in this location, which is accessible to such an extensive catchment and able to draw shoppers from across the region and tourists visiting the area from across the globe.’
The exact opening date for the outlet hasn’t been confirmed yet, but following a leak from a Guess job advert earlier in April it’s speculated it open its doors by July 15.
Full list of shops and restaurants at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet
- Adidas
- BOSS
- Cadbury Outlet
- Crew Clothing
- Dune
- French Connection
- Guess
- Levi’s
- Marks & Spencer
- Merrell
- ProCook
- Puma
- Radley
- Rituals
- Samsonite
- Sweaty Betty
- Tefal
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Under Armour
- Five Guys
- Wagamama
- Zizzi
- Ben Sherman
- Skechers
- Timberland
- Regatta
- Mountain Warehouse
- Bedeck
- The Perfume Shop
- Denby
- Pret a Manger
- 200 Degrees
- Caffe Nero
- Knead Bakery
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