Overview

• Stradivarius has opened its first North East store today on the Lower Red Mall at Gateshead’s Metrocentre, located just steps from Zara.
• The new flagship offers Stradivarius’s signature mix of runway-inspired trends, seasonal essentials and statement accessories at accessible prices.
• Sovereign Centros director Ben Cox said the signing was a huge statement of Metrocentre’s appeal, and centre director Gavin Prior noted strong shopper interest.
• The store’s debut is part of a broader CBRE-managed strategy to refurbish the centre and introduce diverse fashion tenants to sustain footfall and regional allure.
• Upcoming openings from Urban Outfitters and Søstrene Grene will further enhance the Red Mall’s fashion offering through 2025.