Meadowhall is set to unveil several new shops over coming months but until then here’s an exclusive update from The Star.
We have an expected opening date for a new Frasers department store and Sports Direct in The Avenue, and Kiko makeup and Rituals cosmetics shops. There is sad news to announce after a major name closed its doors.
And in a first for the megamall, an electric car showroom is set to open next month. Read on for all the news.
9. New shops at Meadowhall
Fashion chain Zara has just opened a large store on The Avenue. Delighted fashion fans flocked to the opening last week and commented on its size - including much bigger mens’ section - range and tech. It also has self-service tills and an automatic click and collect service. The Spanish chain moved from Upper High Street, next to the Apple Shop, to the ‘premium’ end of the megamall. Photo: david walsh
10. New shops at Meadowhall
The old Zara shop, next to the Apple store, is vacant after the company moved to The Avenue. There are also empty units next to Austen and Blake on upper Arcade and next to Daily News on the lower Arcade. Photo: david walsh
11. New shops at Meadowhall
Meadowhall bosses are still trying to find a tenant for the old wilko store.The homeware chain collapsed in 2023 closing all stores. Meadowhall bosses are ‘in conversations’ to fill the empty unit, The Star has been told. Photo: david walsh
12. New shops at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has resisted all calls to charge for parking to cut pollution from tens of thousands of cars. But it does have its own Clean Air Zone, although it doesn't charge up to £50-a-day. Photo: david walsh