The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Inditex’s new-to-the-UK brand Lefties will join Metrocentre, making it one of the retailer’s first three UK stores.
Set to occupy a central unit at the interchange between Red and Green Mall on Town Square, Lefties will become a key anchor within Metrocentre’s dedicated fashion hub. Due to open in winter 2026, the store will be the Spanish fashion retailer’s third UK location and its first in the North East.
The store will carry the brand’s collections across women’s, men’s, teen girls’, kids’, baby, newborn, home, accessories and footwear.
Inditex Strengthens Metrocentre Fashion Offer
Founded in 1999, Lefties has continued to evolve its concept, including the launch of its own collections more than a decade ago. The business has its own headquarters outside Barcelona, with commercial and design teams focused on delivering accessible fashion.
The signing builds on continued leasing momentum within Metrocentre’s fashion category, following the upcoming arrivals of Hollister and Bershka, with the latter also set to make its North East debut this year.
According to the landlord, sales across Metrocentre’s fashion category in Q1 were up 4.8% against the same period in 2025, while womenswear sales rose 9.2%, pointing to sustained consumer demand in the region.
“We’re proud to confirm that Lefties are the latest exciting new entrant to commit toMetrocentre. As one of the first Lefties stores in the UK, this is another major endorsement ofMetrocentre 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. With our consistent footfall, extensive catchment, and quality retail offer, we continue to stand out as the leadingdestination in the region.”
Ben Cox, Director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, Asset Managers of Metrocentre
Broader Brand Mix
Lefties will join Metrocentre’s wider fashion line-up alongside other Inditex brands including Stradivarius and Zara, as well as Urban Outfitters, Hollister and Mango. The brand will also sit alongside major anchors including Flannels, Primark and M&S.
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