A shopping centre has given a boost to shoppers and retailers with two new big-name signings.

Deichmann and Quiz have both confirmed they will be opening new stores in The Bridges in Sunderland.

Meanwhile, existing retailer Holland and Barratt is about to embark on a full refurbishment next month signalling its commitment to the centre.

Karen Eve, centre director at The Bridges said: "Retaining and attracting good quality retailers in The Bridges is a long-term strategy.

“I am delighted with the addition of our new stores along with the Holland and Barrett refurbishment, which follows in the footsteps of Pandora, which relocated and delivered a brand-new shop fit earlier this year.

“It reinforces the commitment to continuing to grow a very strong retail offering at the Bridges.”

Footwear retailer Deichmann has invested £750,000 in creating its store at the Bridges which also provided six new jobs.

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While the new Quiz outlet clothing store – which created nine jobs - is the first of its kind, selling discounted lines from as little as £5.

The opening is part of the centre’s active leasing program, to fill empty space while its new owners, Evolve, work up their longer-term strategy.  

In addition to the two new store openings, the Holland and Barratt refurbishment will mean the store is closed from October 4 to 23, re-opening with a brand new look in time to make the most of pre-Christmas sales.