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Five Valleys Shopping Centre welcomes 2.6 million visitors in 2025 following year of strong growth
9 Jan 2026The team at Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud are celebrating a successful year, with annual footfall rising by 12.5% in 2025, welcoming 2.6 million visitors to the centre over the course of the year. Total footfall reached 2.6 million visits during 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the centre...
Strong trading performance and increased dwell time at Marshall’s Yard during 2025
9 Jan 2026Gainsborough’s Marshall’s Yard shopping centre has reported a strong trading performance during 2025, supported by increased visitor engagement, a busy programme of events and continued investment across the centre. Footfall figures for the year show a positive like-for-like performance, increasing...
Another record year for Sanderson Arcade as footfall rises by 8% in 2025
7 Jan 2026Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade has recorded another outstanding year during 2025, achieving strong and consistent growth in footfall and further cementing its position as one of the region’s most successful shopping destinations. By the end of the year, the centre welcomed a total of 3,384,379 visitors,...
Strong visitor number growth at Fox Valley following successful Christmas trading period
7 Jan 2026Fox Valley shopping centre in north Sheffield has reported strong growth in visitor numbers following a successful Christmas shopping period, with footfall continuing to rise year on year. Visitor numbers at the centre reached 248,872 in December 2025, representing a 7.3% like-for-like increase on December...
Statham Custom Cabins to create live build space at Five Valley’s Home of Vintage
17 Dec 2025A creative family business known for its bespoke timber cabins is set to take up residence at the new Home of Vintage at Five Valleys, bringing live craftsmanship, workshops and hands-on creativity to the heart of Stroud. Statham Custom Cabins Ltd, run by husband-and-wife team Rigel and Devan Statham,...
Five Valleys to launch Home of Vintage – Gloucestershire’s biggest hub for pre-loved, retro and creative finds
17 Nov 2025A brand-new destination for vintage lovers is coming to Stroud! Home of Vintage, launching at Five Valleys, will bring together Gloucestershire’s finest vintage, retro, and pre-loved traders — all under one roof. Set to become the biggest vintage space in the region, Home of Vintage will transform...
Costa Coffee at Marshall’s Yard unveils a fresh new look
29 Oct 2025The much-loved Costa Coffee at Marshall’s Yard has a fresh new look following a major refurbishment that has transformed the popular two-storey coffee shop. A key part of the Marshall’s Yard line-up since the centre opened in 2007, the store has been redesigned with a modern format. The refreshed...
Plans unveiled for Hyde retail and leisure hub, creating 35 new jobs
27 Oct 2025A new retail and leisure development could soon be coming to the southern edge of Hyde, as award winning development company Dransfield Properties has submitted plans to transform a vacant former car dealership site into a modern commercial hub. The proposed scheme will breathe new life into the 0.42-hectare...
Rothschild & Co supports Dransfield Properties and Prospect Estates in strategic refinance of landmark Marshall’s Yard development
27 Oct 2025Rothschild & Co has successfully completed the refinancing of Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough for Dransfield Properties Ltd (DPL) and its joint venture partner Prospect Estates Ltd, marking the latest chapter in a longstanding relationship. Marshall’s Yard is a unique, retail-led mixed-use scheme...
Fox Valley delivers faster, greener charging for visitors
27 Oct 2025Visitors to Fox Valley Shopping Centre in Stocksbridge, north Sheffield, can now enjoy faster, more convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging, thanks to a partnership with InstaVolt—the UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging provider. The upgrade brings six brand-new 160kW chargers to the main car park,...
Sweet new arrival for Selby as Chocolotte prepares to open at Market Cross
26 Oct 2025Selby’s Market Cross Shopping Centre is set to welcome a delicious new addition this November, as local entrepreneur Charlotte Hanger prepares to open her first business — Chocolotte — a dessert and milkshake shop born from a love of all things sweet. Aiming for opening on Saturday 29th November,...
Fox Valley strikes gold again at Yorkshire in Bloom Awards
26 Sep 2025Fox Valley shopping centre in north Sheffield has scooped a third consecutive Gold Award at the prestigious Yorkshire in Bloom Awards 2025 – once again recognised for its stunning floral displays and commitment to creating a fabulous environment for visitors. After returning to the competition in...
Marshall’s Yard supercharges EV facilities with InstaVolt upgrade
23 Sep 2025Visitors to Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough can now benefit from upgraded electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities, as the centre has partnered with InstaVolt, the UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging provider, to install the latest technology. The upgrade has seen the removal of the existing chargers...
Glowing by Leah shines at Five Valleys with successful launch
10 Sep 2025Stroud’s Five Valleys Shopping Centre has welcomed a glamorous new addition this week with the successful launch of Glowing by Leah, a premium medical aesthetics and wellness clinic. Founded by leading aesthetics practitioner Leah Cooke, the clinic opened its doors on Monday (8th September) with...
New leadership team Joins Five Valleys Shopping Centre
9 Sep 2025Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud has welcomed two new faces to its management team at an exciting time for the town centre destination. Mick Grundy has been appointed as Centre Manager, with Mollie Phillips joining as Assistant Centre Manager. Together they bring a wealth of experience and...
Vision Express team see a bright future at Sanderson Arcade
19 Aug 2025Vision Express has confirmed its commitment to Sanderson Arcade and the Morpeth community by signing a new five-year lease, continuing its longstanding presence at the award-winning shopping centre. One of the original tenants when the Arcade opened in 2009, Vision Express has grown its customer...
Stroud Gets a Glow-Up: Glowing by Leah Opens New Aesthetics Clinic at Five Valleys
11 Aug 2025Stroud’s popular Five Valleys Shopping Centre is getting a glamorous new addition this month with the launch of Glowing by Leah, a premium medical aesthetics and wellness clinic set to open its doors. Founded by leading aesthetics practitioner Leah Cooke, the clinic will be located in the centre’s...
Cardfactory re-opens after relocating to a fresh new space at Fox Valley
8 Aug 2025Fox Valley’s cardfactory store has moved to a new location at the centre as part of several key changes at the north Sheffield shopping centre. Fresh new signage, a newly fitted out store and a balloon arch greeted shoppers to the new look cardfactory today (Friday August 8th). The new unit...
Five Valleys Market installing cutting edge new heating and cooling system using local expertise
4 Aug 2025Shoppers and traders at the Five Valleys shopping centre in Stroud will soon enjoy a more comfortable experience all year-round, thanks to the installation of a brand-new, state of the art heating and cooling system. Local Gloucestershire company Neptune Building Services has begun installing nine cutting-edge...
DJ Night launch brings buzz to opening of Vintage Vibes at Five Valleys
2 Aug 2025Five Valleys Shopping centre was alive with cool sounds and even cooler styles as the new Vintage Vibes store officially opened its doors with a vibrant DJ night - marking a stylish start for the fashion-forward brand. Following their hugely successful series of pop-ups, local entrepreneurs Helen...
Pre-loved and proud – ribbon cutting marks Red Cross boutique launch in Morpeth
1 Aug 2025A stylish new addition has arrived in Morpeth town centre this week as the British Red Cross officially opened the doors to its boutique-style charity store at Sanderson Arcade. The launch was marked by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, warmly received by local shoppers, volunteers, and community supporters...
Vintage Vibes to open stylish new store at Five Valleys
22 Jul 2025Stroud’s Five Valleys Shopping Centre is welcoming one of the centre’s most popular pop-up successes to a permanent home this August. Vintage Vibes will be opening the doors to a full-time store in the next few weeks and the team behind the fabulous fashion concept can’t wait to unveil their...
Rough Hands brews up an upsized space at Five Valleys with new location planned!
21 Jul 2025The popular independent Stroud coffee shop Rough Hands is on the move – but not too far! After four successful years at Five Valleys shopping centre the much-loved café is relocating next door into a brand-new unit which has just been completed as part of the centre’s recent expansion. The move...
Move on the cards for popular Fox Valley store
17 Jul 2025Fox Valley’s popular Card Factory store is relocating this summer as part of a major investment in the north Sheffield shopping centre. Card Factory – the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts, and celebration essentials – has been a valued part of the Fox Valley retail line-up...
Viva Los Cubanos! Stroud’s taste of Havana re-opens at Five Valleys
17 Jul 2025There’s a fiesta of flavours cooking at Five Valleys – as Los Cubanos has officially opened the doors to its vibrant new home in the heart of Stroud’s popular Food Hall. Bringing the sizzling spirit of Havana to Gloucestershire, Los Cubanos’ new purpose-built unit now sits proudly alongside...