More in Store for 2025
Since 2021, we've proudly welcomed over 80 new brands, alongside the refurbishment of 60+ existing ones. Some of the new additions include Reiss, Sosandar, Mango, Sephora, and Kiko.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises another exciting year with a wave of new openings on the horizon. Read on to hear about all of our exciting new stores.
Coming soon to Upper Blue Mall. Grape Tree will be your local destination for affordable, high-quality health foods and wellbeing products. Dedicated to supporting a healthy lifestyle, Grape Tree offers a wide selection of raw, natural, and organic whole foods perfect for everyday wellness
Maki & Ramen have signed a deal to bring their popular Japanese-inspired dishes to Metrocentre’s Qube in the coming months.
Get ready for a plushie takeover as KENJI signs a deal to make its regional debut at Metrocentre.
The new store will introduce visitors to KENJI’s character-led universe, offering a curated range of plushies and toys, stationery, fashion, homeware, and East-Asian inspired snacks, designed to bring moments of joy, creativity, and self-expression.
Søstrene Grene will open at Metrocentre this Autumn in Lower Green Mall
Immersive Everywhere presents a groundbreaking immersive experience for pre-school aged children, PEPPA PIG: Surprise Party, opening at Metrocentre Gateshead, in Autumn 2025, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company, Hasbro.
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This supersized Red Mall store is serving up a major glow up with more space, more brands, more of your favourites and exclusives. Plus it’s home to the only Pureseoul in the North East! With K and J-beauty icons like Beauty of Joseon, Hada Labo, Curél, and much more!
Their Upper Red Mall store is your go to for womenswear, menswear, and lifestyle must haves!
Gazillion New Faces
Stradivarius now open at Metrocentre. The iconic Spanish fashion brand has opened it's first ever North East store in Lower Red Mall
Activate's group gaming centres are a huge hit in the US, Canada and the Middle East and now open in Lower Yellow Mall. Inviting thrill seekers to jump, climb, and problem-solve in real-time interactive game rooms, promising a high-energy, adrenaline-fuelled adventure.
Founded by former pro footballers, Bee Inspired is all about trend led designs, top-quality menswear, and standout styles. Their Upper Red Mall store is perfect for anyone who loves urban fashion!
Your flagship Pavers store now open in Metrocentre! This is your one stop shop for feel great footwear in Lower Green Mall.
Founded in 1971 in York by Catherine Paver, Pavers Shoes started with a £200 bank loan to find stylish and comfortable footwear for everyone.
Fashion retailer Reiss is now open at Metrocentre, located in the Red Mall. The store offers a stylish selection of menswear, womenswear, and accessories, bringing their premium, contemporary collections to the heart of Gateshead.
KIKO Milano’s largest store in the North East is open in Lower Red Mall. The store will feature an extensive range of makeup, skincare, suncare, and haircare products, along with personalised beauty consultation services.
Sosandar clothing combines flattering silhouettes with the latest must-have trends to ensure women feel fabulous in Upper Platinum Mall.
Sephora is now open in Lower Platinum Mall featuring exclusive brands you won’t find anywhere else in the North East!
Located in Lower Red Mall, their new store offers everything you need. From standout pieces to chic everyday wear, all inspired by the latest trends with a Mediterranean twist.
Gazillion Glow Ups
Don't forget to check out some of our existing retailers who have had a glow up including the likes of Primark, FOOTASYLUM and River Island.
