Landsec’s outlet centres reported an 8.1% year-on-year sales growth during Black Friday week.
According to the group, it is the strongest Black Friday week it has ever had. This follows a year of sustained growth across its outlet portfolio.
The outlet centres, Gunwharf Quays, Braintree Village and Clarks Village generated a combined spend of £16.3 million, with footfall up 8.6% year-on-year.
Braintree also saw its highest-ever day of footfall since the Covid pandemic.
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Gunwharf Quays saw 25 individual stores achieving record sales weeks and a further nine brands set new records on Saturday.
Bruce Findlay, managing director of retail at Landsec, said: “This has been another exceptional period for our outlets, building on the momentum created last year and demonstrating the continued strength of the outlet model.
“These landmark sales figures also show the sheer power of in-person retail. Our outlet destinations offer great value, as well as unique food, leisure and experience-led moments that turn a simple shopping trip into a full day out, perfect for spending quality time with family and friends.”
The business said shoppers spent the most on health and beauty, gifts, cards, toys, books and accessories.
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