RUNCORN shopping city has announced new retailers joining the centre, as well as the shop taking over the old Wilko unit.

It was announced earlier this week that Poundstretcher will be taking over the unit in time for Christmas, with signage going up tomorrow, December 20.

The store is set to offer ‘top brands at great value prices’, and will be hosting a big January sale for shoppers following their December ‘grand opening’.

In addition to this, the centre will be welcoming appointments at the NHS Phase 2 clinics following its multi million pound refit of a former B&M store. This will take place this week, commencing 18th December. 

Sale Lab fashion has opened their fifth store, taking a 25,000 sq ft space selling top brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Fila, North Face, Belstaff and many more at discounted prices. 

Specsavers has also undergone a full store refit which is now complete for shoppers to enjoy and receive leading eyecare and audiology support from expert staff.  A Care UK charity shop will also be taking a 5,000 sq ft unit in January next year.

Dave Pearman, Shopping Centre Manager at Runcorn Shopping City, said:  

 “We have worked hard to secure a replacement for the former Wilko unit in Runcorn. In many cases destinations up and down the country will go well into next year trying to fill former units for the chain which leaves a huge gap on our high streets - so we are delighted to be able to offer a new store just in time for Christmas.

“Choice, value, and local convenience couldn’t be more important for customers right now and Poundstretcher offers this in abundance.  

 “Despite the struggles of the high street we are delighted to be able to say that at Shopping City we are beating the trends in town centres.

“In fact, footfall this year has stayed consistently high, engagement with customers has been positive as they can see things changing with a number of exciting new businesses entering the space.

“The centre has been busy at the tail-end of the year securing new lettings and is delighted to confirm 55 trading businesses at the close of this year.”