‘Trendy’ Spanish fashion store to open at Metrocentre

Lefties, part of the Inditex group which owns Zara, Bershka and Stradivarius, will open a flagship store at the Metrocentre later this year.

The store will be one of the brand’s first three in Britain and its only branch in the North East.

Ben Cox, director of the asset managers of Metrocentre, said: “We’re proud to confirm that Lefties are the latest exciting new entrant to commit to Metrocentre.

“As one of the first Lefties stores in the UK, this is another major endorsement of Metrocentre as a key location for international brands investing in UK retail.

“Lefties’ trend-savvy offer will be a compelling addition to our retail mix, and this signing, once again, reflects the dominance and appeal of our scheme to both national and international retailers.

It is a fashion and homeware brand. (Image: LEFTIES)

“With our consistent footfall, extensive catchment, and quality retail offer, we continue to stand out as the leading destination in the region.”

The new store will open in Town Square, where the Red and Green Malls meet.

It will join Metrocentre’s growing list of fashion brands, including Urban Outfitters, Mango, and Hollister, which will open this summer.

Lefties will offer collections for women, men, teens, children, babies, and newborns, along with accessories, footwear, and homeware.

Inditex’s Bershka is also set to open its first North East store at Metrocentre later this year.

Metrocentre reported a 4.8 per cent increase in fashion category sales in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year.

Womenswear sales rose by 9.2 per cent during the same period.

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