Host of new brands to open in Welsh shopping centre
One opening in particular has gained a large amount of attention
McArthur Glen Shopping Outlet in Bridgend
(Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency)
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is Bridgend is adding several new stores over the coming weeks following the recent launch of its Food Quarter. The centre has already welcomed Columbia, Levi's, Le Creuset, and New Balance earlier this year and several more openings are planned before the end of September.
On Thursday, August 14, Crocs opened with a range of footwear for adults and children causing a stir among excited shoppers who queued down the centre. The store also offered a back-to-school promotion with free Jibbitz accessories and a 20% discount during the opening weekend. Read more about how the previously-struggling outlet centre fought its way back.
Greggs reopened on the same day, bringing their famous baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas to the shopping centre. Animal will open on Friday, August 22, bringing its coastal-inspired outdoor clothing and accessories. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here
In September, French Connection will also launch a store with fashion, homeware, and accessories while Swarovski will open with jewellery, watches, and other products.
To mark the Crocs launch, a photo booth will be in place at the outlet until Sunday, August 31.
Hayden Tucker, Centre Manager at Bridgend Designer Outlet, said: 'With the addition of these new stores and our enhanced Food Quarter, McArthurGlen Bridgend is offering an unparalleled shopping and dining experience for families and visitors alike.
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"We're excited to provide even more choice and continue to create a even more memorable family days out for everyone."
The outlet has more than 80 shops offering discounts of up to 60%
It is dog-friendly and provides facilities such as a play area, kiddy cars, and electric vehicle charging.
When our WalesOnline reporter paid a visit recently she noted that there were 'long queues snaking through the shopping centre' outside the Crocs store.
There's also been lots of buzz on social media from people who visited over the weekend with people sharing their first impressions, as well as clips of the huge queue.
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One TikTok user also noted: 'In my opinion I actually thought it was well worth a visit.
'Yes, it was busy and yes we had to queue up to get in'
She continued: 'Overall we were so glad we visited because we managed to get all of us a pair of Crocs.'
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