The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of global fashion powerhouse Bershka for its regional debut, reinforcing the centre’s position as the go-to retail destination in the North East.
Bershka will open a 16,000sq ft unit in Red Mall, joining other Inditex brands Stradivarius and Zara and taking the Spanish retail fashion group’s total footprint at Metrocentre to more than 65,000sq ft. The new store will feature Bershka’s full product range, spanning womenswear, menswear, teen clothing and accessories, showcasing the brand’s signature approach to trend-led, accessible fashion.
This signing represents another coveted addition to Metrocentre’s fashion line-up, which has brought together brands with a broad and diverse appeal. This has, in turn, generated strong demand and momentum over the past year, with the arrivals of Urban Outfitters and Stradivarius, now sitting alongside established names such as River Island, Mango, H&M and Flannels. The emphasis on best-in-class fashion is already paying dividends in 2026, with category sales up 7.4 per cent in January vs 2025 and womenswear in particular achieving growth of 9.8 per cent vs last year, as well as Hollister due to open this summer.
Ben Cox, Director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, Asset Managers of Metrocentre, said: “The addition of Bershka to Metrocentre underlines the strength of our relationship with Inditex, as well as the success of our fashion proposition, category performance and the momentum across the scheme. Securing another Inditex brand in such quick succession further highlights Metrocentre as a fashion-forward, best-in-class retail destination and it’s clear the confidence global brands have in our long-term vision. Red Mall has been shaped as that accessible premium fashion hub and we are driving consistent sales growth there, increasing footfall and broadening its appeal, while ensuring that consumers across the North East have access to some of the most in-demand, exciting brands on the high street.”
