atria Watford has unveiled the opening of an expanded ZARA store. This development comes under the ownership of SGS and asset management by Global Mutual, with property management being handled by Savills.
The new ZARA store enjoys a prime location within Charter Place and now spans a substantial 43,000 sq ft area across two floors, significantly larger than its previous 18,000 sq ft premises. The store showcases ZARA’s widely appreciated fashion collections for women, men, and children, following the brand’s commitment to a 15-year lease for the new unit.
Spanning 1.4 million sq ft, atria Watford stands as a key retail and leisure venue, hosting a vast assortment of brands ranging from unique independents to renowned names including NEXT, Mango, Uniqlo, and Hollister. This variety ensures that atria Watford caters to a broad spectrum of consumer preferences.
Steve Gray, the Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, expressed optimism about the centre’s latest enhancement: “It’s been a strong start to 2024 for atria Watford. The centre has been a hive of activity, and we’re incredibly excited to see the new ZARA store open its doors. The household name has always been very popular with our shoppers and the upgraded store will act as a real footfall driver, significantly enhancing our fashion offer. Here at atria Watford, we continue to see strong demand for space, our pipeline looks healthy, and we look forward to making further exciting announcements in the months ahead.”
