Lakeside Shopping Centre has delivered a strong trading performance in 2025 underpinned by sustained investment and a clear vision, driving increased demand from leading national and international fashion brands.
Over the past three years, more than £100M has been invested by brand partners in new and upgraded retail experiences, supported by a further long-term investment commitment from the landlord. This investment will enhance the centre’s external spaces and interiors and mark the next phase in Lakeside’s evolution as a super-regional leading retail and leisure destination designed for a multi layered customer experience, increased dwell time and long-term growth.
This scale of investment is translating into sustained performance. Year-on-year footfall and sales have increased 3.2 per cent and 4.4 per cent respectively, with Lakeside welcoming over 17 million visitors annually, delivering an average spend that is 33 per cent higher than the UK out-of-town benchmark. Ranked sixth in the CACI Shopping Centre Rankings, Lakeside continues to outperform, offering brands access to one of the UK’s most affluent catchments with rapid connections from London.
Since 2023, Lakeside has welcomed 34 new brands. This confidence is mirrored by existing brands, with 13 existing retailers currently upsizing, further reinforcing Lakeside’s position as a market-leading location for ambitious brands seeking high visibility and commercial success.
