Updates as Cotswolds Designer Outlet opens near the M5
TEWKESBURY, WORCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 16 – The outlet created 300 jobs and features 52 brands including Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein in a major retail development near Tewkesbury, aiming to boost the local economy.
- The Cotswolds Designer Outlet officially opened near Tewkesbury on Wednesday, July 16, welcoming its first visitors and starting a preview week.
- Construction began in October 2023, and the opening was delayed from spring to summer 2025 to ensure readiness and a smooth soft launch approach.
- The multimillion-pound outlet features 47 retailers, seven food providers, 1,050 parking spaces, and created 300 jobs plus 20 apprenticeships for the local area.
- Centre manager Adrian Field expressed enthusiasm about welcoming the first visitors, while Mayor Alan Hayes highlighted the outlet's capacity to draw shoppers from beyond the local area.
- The opening marks a landmark milestone, offering modern retail experiences with local performances and expects to stimulate economic growth and long-term visitor interest.
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