White Rose claims festive boost
Landsec said its 850,000 sq ft White Rose centre south of Leeds enjoyed a strong end to 2025, with sales up 9.1% and footfall rising 5.2% in the last three months of the year compared to the same period in 2024.
The British Retail Consortium said industry averages for the same period were -0.2% sales and -0.3% footfall.
Steven Foster, centre director at White Rose Shopping Centre, which attracts 12 million visitors each year, said: “It’s our ambition to create an enjoyable and accessible destination for all the family here at White Rose, and our golden quarter results confirm we’re on the right track.
“We have plans to further enhance our proposition throughout 2026, with upcoming additions to our retail mix offering even more shopping, dining, and entertainment choice for our guests. We look forward to announcing our new arrivals in the coming weeks.”
In 2025, the shopping centre attracted brands including womenswear Vanilla, book store Waterstones, and Chopstix noodles.
There were upsizes and refurbishments by Sports Direct, Office, Greggs, and Ernest Jones, as well as leisure opening King Pins.
This year, Volcano Falls Adventure Golf is set to open in spring, with further announcements expected soon.
