Northern Ireland’s largest retail complex, Rushmere Shopping Centre, welcomed a record number of shoppers last month (November) and expects 10 million visitors through the doors in 2025 following a multimillion-pound transformation and the addition of 13 new stores.
Footfall in November was up more than 30% on last year, fuelled by a resurgence in demand from consumers craving a premium onsite retail experience and an unrivalled, expansive choice of big-name brands, Rushmere said.
Rushmere, which was acquired early last year by Killahoey Limited, a joint venture between Northern Ireland based companies Sheephaven and May Street Capital, has witnessed a remarkable turnaround this year – surpassing pre-pandemic footfall rates despite a challenging retail environment and economic uncertainty.
Rushmere, which is based in Craigavon near Portadown and located just 30 minutes from Belfast, said its investment strategy had breathed new life in the traditional shopping experience, underscoring the resilience of ‘bricks and mortar’ retail.
