// Frasers Group reveals plans for its 130,000 sq ft store in the Metrocentre’s Red Mall, including an Everlast Gym
// The retail giant’s flagship will include all its major brands including Sports Direct, Flannels and Game
Frasers Group has revealed detailed plans for its new North East mega flagship which will house its major brands alongside a gym.
Back in August, the retail giant revealed that the group had snapped up the former department store in the Metrocentre’s Red Mall.
The Metrocentre Partnership agreed to a 15-year lease on the 130,000 sq ft unit which will include a 70,000 sq ft Flannels on the ground floor, and a 60,000 sq ft Sports Direct on the first floor, incorporating an area for Evans Cycles across 1,000sqft.
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The Metrocentre already houses a Flannels and a separate Sports Direct elsewhere in Gateshead, but this will close when the retailer moves to the new Metrocentre unit.
The new store is part of the retail giant’s plan to create a number of UK flagship sites bringing everything under one roof.
The new addition of the Everlast Gym will be on the first floor, according to the plans, plans show, taking up 33,800 sq ft of space including changing areas, two treatment rooms and a large reception area.
The first floor will also include a retail area as well as a Game shop and a Belong gaming area.
Currently, the former Debenhams store is occupied by Next Home & Beauty, which will consolidate into Next’s existing store in the Green Mall.
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