Shoppers ‘so excited’ as Bershka Metrocentre nears completion

Spanish fashion brand Bershka will open in the Metrocentre’s upper Red Mall this November, marking its first North East location.

The announcement has been met with excitement from shoppers, many of whom have shared their enthusiasm on social media.

One shopper said: “It was there years ago, was best shop in there. Pleased it’s coming back.”

Many others simply wrote that they are “so excited.”

Bershka’s new store will bring together the brand’s three signature ranges – Bershka womenswear, Man, and BSK for teens – alongside footwear and accessories.

Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, asset managers of Metrocentre, said: “Following in the footsteps of sister brands Zara and Stradivarius, and soon to be joined by Lefties, Bershka’s arrival will also see Metrocentre become the first destination in the North East to offer all four Inditex-owned brands under one roof – a major win for fashion-conscious customers.”

Bershka will join fellow Inditex brands Zara and Stradivarius, which already operate in the centre.

Lefties, another Inditex label, is also set to open at the Metrocentre later this year, making it one of only three UK locations for the brand.

Metrocentre bosses say fashion sales at the centre have continued to grow strongly this year.

They believe the centre’s mix of international and independent retailers has reinforced its position as the region’s top shopping destination.

The exact opening date for Bershka has not yet been confirmed, but bosses confirmed it remains set for November, as planned.