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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Bowling chain to open second location in NI retail centre as part of £9m plan
The Boulevard at Banbridge is set to welcome Hollywood Bowl's second outlet in NI in early 2026 with work due to start on the site immediately. It's part of a £9m transformation of the centre which plans to create a 'Food and Entertainment Quarter spanning 60,000 square feet. Managing Director at Lotus Property, the company developing the site, said: 'Welcoming Hollywood Bowl to The Boulevard is an exciting moment in the scheme's history as it triggers a multi-million pound redevelopment to create a 'Food and Entertainment Quarter'.' 'The Boulevard is already a successful destination for families and the arrival of Hollywood Bowl and the tranche of new F&B tenants that we expect to follow will support its transition into a compelling day-to-night option for customers.' The retail centre has had multiple new additions in recent months, including sports retailer Sportslocker, which opened in May, and cosmetics retailer BPerfect, which opened in April. Hollywood Bowl is the UK's leading ten-pin bowling business and currently has one location in Belfast's Odyssey complex. It will join other food and entertainment tenants at The Boulevard including Omniplex cinema and restaurant Salt Kitchen. Laurence Keen, Chief Finance Officer, Hollywood Bowl Group said: 'We're excited to open a 21-lane bowling alley and family entertainment centre at The Boulevard – our second location in Northern Ireland following our successful launch three years ago in Belfast. 'The brand performs extremely well across the UK offering an affordable contemporary entertainment experience for families, and friends to come together for fun games, enjoy food and drink and really make a day of it. We are encouraged by The Boulevard's strong performance and are looking forward to joining the solid roster of tenant brands on site, welcoming customers keen to make the most of the scheme's retail and leisure mix.' Planning permission was granted to Lotus Property for bowling alley and family entertainment centre by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon County Council. Hollywood Bowl specialises in modern, high-quality venues and has built a reputation for delivering outstanding family entertainment due to its unique offering which also caters to young adults in addition to corporate parties and events. The modernised customer bowling experience offers a state-of-the-art booking system, premium American diners, licensed bars, Costa Coffee outlets and exclusive pre-bookable VIP lanes. Customers can save money by booking early are allowed to play in their own flat closed toed shoes.
Fashion Network
02-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Sportslocker opens at Northern Ireland's The Boulevard
Northern Ireland's outlet destination, The Boulevard, Banbridge, has announced the arrival of sporting goods retailer Sportslocker, opening Friday (2 May). Joining an already strong roster of sports and leisurewear brands, including Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, Asics and Castore, Sportslocker will take a 1,300 sq ft unit featuring a wide range of sportswear and replica clothing and accessories with up to 70% discounts. The arrival caps 'a very successful trading period' for the Lotus Property-owned scheme. Over the Easter fortnight trading period, sales jumped 8% and footfall climbed 38% against the year ago's period. Earlier this month, the scheme also welcomed Northern Ireland beauty brand BPerfect, taking a 2,231 sq ft unit to operate its first ever outlet store with up to 90% off RRP. Chris Nelmes, Retail director at The Boulevard, said: 'As we look to the rest of the year, there is immense excitement for welcoming new and existing customers to The Boulevard. The addition of Sportslocker will further strengthen our sports and leisure offering ahead of what will be a busy sports calendar for the summer, with The Open Championship just around the corner. 'The Boulevard has been going from strength to strength so far this year, and with the recent uptick in sales and footfall over Easter, the scheme continues to hold strong against the nationwide downturn.'
Belfast Telegraph
01-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
New sports store opening at Banbridge shopping outlet The Boulevard
The retail centre confirmed sports outlet Sportslocker will open tomorrow at the site. Confirming it will create eight new jobs in the local area, the retailer will join a host of other sporting stores at the outlet including the likes of Nike, Under Armour Adidas and Castore. Sportslocker will take a 1,300sq ft unit, where it will boast a range of sports replica. It follows on the back of the outlet welcoming NI cosmetic brand, BPerfect, taking a 2,231 sq ft unit to operate its first ever outlet store with up to 90% off RRP across the brand's iconic core ranges and seasonal bundles. Watch: BPerfect open new store in Banbridge Chris Nelmes, retail director at The Boulevard said: 'As we look to the rest of the year, there is immense excitement for welcoming new and existing customers to The Boulevard. "The addition of Sportslocker will further strengthen our sports and leisure offering ahead of what will be a busy sports calendar for the summer, with The Open Championship just around the corner. 'The Boulevard has been going from strength to strength so far this year, and with the recent uptick in sales and footfall over Easter, the scheme continues to hold strong against the nationwide downturn. "We are delighted to welcome Sportslocker to the scheme and look forward to welcoming the new tenants we have on the horizon, including Hollywood Bowl later this year.' The Boulevard is owned by Lotus Property, advised by Johnstone Property Consultants and KLM Real Estate. Asset Manager at Lotus Property, Paul McCann, added: 'The retail mix at The Boulevard is currently the strongest it has ever been and it's wonderful to see strong interest turning into signings at the scheme.' 'We are pleased to see that recently joined tenants, BPerfect and French Connection, are thriving in their new home and we wish Sportslocker the same success once they open at The Boulevard.'
