Cotswolds Designer Outlet adds Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger to the line up

Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening.

Following quickly on the heels of the first 44 brands announced earlier this month, the latest commitment from Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brings Phase 1 to 87 percent exchanged on 119,150 sq ft. With more names to be announced in the coming weeks, this unprecedented interest from British and global premium brands has resulted in an extraordinary pre-letting status with the scheme now on target to be 98 percent full ahead of opening.

The only new retail scheme opening in the UK this year, Cotswolds Designer Outlet is being brought forward by regional developer and investor Robert Hitchins with Multi-Realm, the specialist manager of retail and leisure destinations.

Global fashion label BOSS was announced earlier this month, alongside fashion, athleisure, beauty and homewares brands such as Marks & Spencer, Adidas, Levi’s GUESS, Radley, Sweaty Betty and Under Armour while dining brands include Wagamama, Zizzi, Five Guys, Pret a Manger, Caffe Nero, 200 Degrees and Knead Bakery.

Simon Tothill, Property & Development Director at Robert Hitchins Ltd said: “Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger are an incredible addition to the line-up, and with more names to be shared soon, there is a hugely compelling story for the many retail brands who are already expressing interest in Phase 2. This project has been many years in the making, a long-term vision to bring forward an exceptional retail-led development in this strategic location that would provide an economic boost with huge jobs opportunities for the region, and a vibrant retail and dining offer at its heart.

We’re now at a particularly important milestone in the build programme, as we hand over to retailers and brands to commence their individual shop-fits. With only a few more weeks to opening, all our teams, consultants, contractors and partners are working together to fine tune the details for what will be the go-to shopping destination for visitors from near and far; enjoying a full day out in a beautifully designed, Cotswolds-inspired retail setting.”

Located just off Junction 9 of the M5, Cotswolds Designer Outlet sits right on Tewkesbury’s doorstep within easy reach of the historic and tourist attractions of the surrounding Cotswolds, a key inspiration in the design and landscaping of the new outlet scheme.

Multi-Realm has been leading on the leasing activity at the designer outlet and will manage and operate the asset once it is completed. Christine Grace, Leasing Director at outlet specialist Multi-Realm adds: “There is a phenomenal momentum as we get closer to opening, and welcoming premium brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger alongside BOSS, Radleys, GUESS, Rituals and more, is a real testament to the premium quality and elevated experience that we are creating here at Cotswolds Designer Outlet.  Having curated this stellar line-up of retail and dining brands that complement a full day out as part of the destination appeal of the Cotswolds, it is no surprise that we are already receiving strong interest from brands keen to be part of the Phase 2 programme.”

With the success of the Phase 1 letting established, Robert Hitchins and Multi-Realm are expecting to bring forward Phase 2 of Cotswolds Designer Outlet earlier than originally anticipated, which will extend the outlet provision by a further circa 50,000 sq ft.