Gateshead’s Metrocentre welcomes Newcastle United and Greggs to its Town Square
Two iconic Newcastle institutions are coming to the Metrocentre.
The Metrocentre has announced that Newcastle United and Greggs are set to open brand new stores in its Upper Town Square later this year.
Both shops are due to open ahead of Christmas, with Greggs set to introduce a new larger format 3,491 sq ft unit with a capacity for 89 seats - more than double the size of their current largest store in the Yellow Mall.
Newcastle United will open a 3,229 sq ft flagship store right next door to Greggs to offer a comprehensive selection of official NUFC merchandise.
The new store will feature a full football-inspired range that includes, retro shirts, sportsbooks, memorabilia, unique gifts, and more.
Bosses at the Metrocentre have stated that this will be the “go-to destination for all things Newcastle United”.
Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, asset managers of Metrocentre, has welcomed the addition of both stores to the Gateshead shopping centre.
He commented: “We are pleased to welcome two of Newcastle’s most iconic institutions to Metrocentre’s Town Square.
“The addition of new flagship stores for both Newcastle United and Greggs, adjacent to the soon to open NHS Community Diagnostic Centre, is a great boost for this location and we look forward to seeing them open for peak trading.”
Peter Silverstone, Newcastle United’s chief commercial officer, has highlighted that the brand new store will bring Magpies fans even closer to the club.
He added: “Our ambition is to bring Newcastle United supporters even closer to the club through a best-in-class retail experience.
“Opening a new Metrocentre store is the next step in that journey.
“It re-introduces the club to an iconic and much-loved shopping destination, and positions our retail offering alongside other leading international brands.
“We have a very exciting period ahead, including the launch of our new flagship store at St. James’ Park, followed quickly by our new store opening in a prime location at Metrocentre.
“We look forward to uniting even more supporters with the Newcastle United products both in the build-up to the Christmas period and into the future.”
Gillian Long, retail operations director at Greggs, expressed her joy at being able top open a larger store in the popular shopping centre.
She said: “We are delighted to be opening a new, larger format Greggs in the heart of Metrocentre’s Town Square.
“This location will offer customers more space to enjoy their Greggs favourites and the ideal location for a pit-stop on a day out.”
The announcement of the two new stores follows River Island undergoing an extensive refurbishment of its Metrocentre store.
The retailer is updating its largest North East shop, which spans 25,500 sq ft, to offer a refreshed shopping centre for its customers.