A MAJOR new national retailer is set to open a new 25,000 sq ft. store in Bradford’s Kirkgate Shopping Centre in spring 2019.

The national chain, which will be announced in September, is due to open its doors to the general public in spring 2019, creating new jobs and enhancing the centre’s current offer. Works to the new store are expected to begin in September on Westgate Mall and Darley Mall.

Existing retailer Yours and bar operator Bentleys are also relocating to new and larger units within the centre to further strengthen their presence in Bradford, and discussions with Officers Club, the only other retailer affected, are ongoing.

Catherine Riley, centre manager at Kirkgate Shopping, said: “We are delighted to have secured this new anchor store which will bring a lot of excitement to the centre and the wider catchment area. The store will certainly extend the wide selection of goods and services we offer to our shoppers. We look forward to sharing more news over the coming months.”