Leeds’ ‘experience economy’ booms as immersive attractions draw the crowds
New Grant Thornton research says the Leeds experience economy is booming, with immersive attractions adding an estimated £216m in GVA...
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↓ Jump to latest articles Leeds Today covers the latest Leeds retail news, from flagship store openings and brand expansions to high street closures, consumer trends, and the investment reshaping the city's shopping destinations. Leeds is one of the UK's top five retail centres outside London, with a city centre that draws millions of visitors each year and a retail economy that supports thousands of jobs across Yorkshire. Leeds retail. The city's retail landscape is anchored by Trinity Leeds, Victoria Gate, Victoria Quarter, and the Corn Exchange, four destinations that give Leeds a retail offer that competes with any city outside London. Victoria Gate brought the first Harvey Nichols outside London to the North, and Trinity Leeds delivers over £308 million in economic impact annually. Beyond the flagship centres, independent retailers continue to open across Kirkgate Market, the Calls, Thornton's Arcade, and the growing South Bank district. We report on the retailers, developers, and landlords shaping the city's shopping destinations; who is opening, who is closing, and what it means for the Leeds economy and the people who work in it.
Leeds interiors brand Dowsing & Reynolds rescued in management buyout
Leeds interiors brand Dowsing & Reynolds has been rescued through a management buyout after entering administration, saving all 29 jobs,...
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Harvey Nichols to leave Leeds after 30 years as store set to become Flannels
The Harvey Nichols Leeds store is set to close and reopen as a Flannels, after owner Frasers Group confirmed plans...
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The Springs Retail Park Sold in £73.5m Singapore-Backed Deal
Legal & General has sold The Springs retail park at Thorpe Park Leeds for £73.5m to a NewRiver-led partnership backed...
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Leeds City Centre Shop Vacancies Hit Record Low
Empty shop units in Leeds city centre have fallen to a record-low 8.8%, well below the national average, as the...
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Royal Armouries Advances £100m+ Plan for Leeds Waterfront
The Royal Armouries has set out the next steps for its £100m-plus Tiltyard redevelopment, which will more than double its...
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Leeds Visitor Economy Hits £3bn — But 2026 Is Proving Harder Work
Leeds welcomed 31.57m visitors worth £3bn in 2025 — but new industry data shows hotel oversupply and harder-won event bookings...
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Family-Run Leeds Bathroom Retailer Grows on Record Sales
Sanctuary Bathrooms, a family-run Leeds bathroom retailer, has more than doubled its warehouse space and grown its team by a...
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Leeds Biscuit Firm The Biskery Named a National Favourite
Leeds bakery The Biskery, whose branded biscuits are ordered by brands including Meta and Burberry, has been named one of...
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Aire Park Signs First Food Tenant as Retail Phase Begins
Aire Park has signed Yorkshire bakery Maughans as an early food-and-drink tenant, a sign the retail phase of the flagship...
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