Dalton Park Outlet achieves full occupancy for the first time since opening in 2003

Dalton Park, the North East’s largest outlet shopping destination, has achieved full occupancy for the first time in its 22-year history.

Since taking on the asset management of the scheme in 2022, Global Mutual has taken Dalton Park’s occupancy from 87.3% upon acquisition, to fully let today. This is thanks to a focused leasing strategy which has enhanced the centre’s premium offering, diversified its tenant mix, attract new brands and ultimately, driven sales growth.

Global Mutual has worked in partnership with a whole host of brands to revitalise the scheme’s retail and leisure offering. The upcoming opening of CafeBar eighteen38 is the final unit to be let to take Dalton Park Outlet to full occupancy for the first time in its history.

In line with this success, Dalton Park saw a 20% increase in overall sales between December 2022 and December 2024*, demonstrating the strength of the leasing strategy, which has attracted premium brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and popular high street brands White Stuff and Saltrock. As a result, the mixed fashion category at Dalton Park has experienced a remarkable +117%* uplift across the same period, showcasing the success of Global Mutual’s plan to meet the evolving needs of value-conscious consumers.

The health & beauty category at Dalton Park has experienced growth of +18.1%*, with a corresponding 18%* rise in sales per square foot. The centre saw the launch of global beauty and wellbeing brand, Rituals, in May 2025 and is expecting further gains in the category following this brand opening.

In addition, the food and beverage offering has delivered a +12%* increase in sales, reflecting the strength and diversity of the centre’s food and beverage offering – set to grow further upon Cafebar eighteen38’s opening this summer.