Five Valleys in Stroud sees largest growth yet since refurbishment began
8 January 2024
Five Valleys in Stroud has witnessed a remarkable year
during 2023 achieving huge growth in visitor numbers and welcoming a host of new
businesses to the centre.
Throughout 2023, the shopping centre attracted an impressive number of visitors, marking an increase of 4.5% compared to 2022 - despite tough trading condition on the high street and economic uncertainty.
2024 begins with only three vacant units
and several businesses are celebrating entering their sixth year in business,
supporting more than 400 jobs.
The centre was developed and continues to be managed
by South Yorkshire-based regeneration specialists, Dransfield Properties.
Managing Director, James Shepherd, said: “We’re proud of our ongoing work in
Stroud. We have delivered what we promised in terms of beautiful architecture,
a mix of uses including residential and office space, accessible medical
facilities and a quality food market providing independent businesses a space
to set up a new venture and grow.”
More services will join the centre with the opening of
the County Council’s library this year.
More than £30m investment has been made to the centre
during its refurbishment with more to follow with the completion of the
programme.
Tesco will be opening their express store in February
and two new national names will be announced soon, filling the void left by
Wilko.
The success
of the recent Christmas shopping season at Five Valleys has highlighted the
shopper’s desire to shop in physical stores and not just online.
Centre
Manager at Five Valleys, Jack Simpson, said: “We’ve built a fantastic community of local artisans and producers that
sit well alongside our larger high street names. We know how important it is to
the Stroud community to support local and champion the town’s independents, so
we hope that support continues throughout 2024.”
With just three units remaining, as
well as office space availability from Easter, anyone interested in finding out
more is encouraged to contact Olly Jansen at olly.jansen@dransfield.co.uk.
For more information about Five
Valleys and to see what the centre has planned throughout 2024 visit www.fivevalleysstroud.co.uk.
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Picture shows: Five Valleys
For further information, contact:
Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: admin@dransfield.co.uk