Retail

Big brand sales and leaseback portfolio comes to market with two assets in Northern Ireland

CBRE is seeking offers over £67m for the opportunity to acquire a sale and leaseback portfolio from The Range, one of the UK’s most resilient retail brands. The portfolio comprises 10 stores. Two are located in Northern Ireland – in Glengormley and Banbridge – with CBRE NI seeking offers in excess of £12.2m for both assets. Six of the assets are located across England, with one in Wales, and...

wagamama to open new restaurant in Odyssey Place, creating 40 new jobs

wagamama, one of the UK’s most recognisable dining brands, has announced that it will open a new restaurant at popular leisure destination Odyssey Place later this year – creating 40 new jobs. The opening will mark the brand’s second venture in Northern Ireland, building on the success of its existing location at Victoria Square, with guests able to look forward to the fresh, vibrant...

Out-of-town retail market continues to display resilience

By Brian Lavery, Managing Director, CBRE NI While recent commentary has had to address some of the difficulties faced by the commercial real estate market in Northern Ireland, one of the most resilient sectors throughout this period has been the out-of-town retail park market. Our latest CBRE NI research, published just last month, revealed that retail parks are strongly outperforming the broader...

CBRE NI named leading agent in retail and leisure parks sector for ninth consecutive year

CBRE NI has been recognised as the leading managing agent for retail and leisure parks in Northern Ireland for the ninth consecutive year in the latest report by premier independent retail and leisure analyst Trevor Wood Associates. The findings, published in the 2024 'Definitive Guide to Retail and Leisure Parks', highlights CBRE NI’s success in managing 1.7 million sq ft of retail parks in Northern...

High-profile commercial development in Ballymena offered for sale for £1.25 million

A commercial development opportunity at Ballee Road East in Ballymena, with full planning permission for a petrol filling station, drive-thru restaurant, EV Fast Charging and an internet café, has been brought to the market for £1.25 million. The development site is set on 3.6 acres in a prime location for commuter footfall, situated approximately two miles from Ballymena town centre and adjacent to...

CBRE NI: Recruiting Centre Manager for Connswater Shopping Centre

CBRE NI is currently seeking an experienced Centre Manager for a role at popular shopping venue, Connswater Shopping Centre, in Belfast. Job Title: Centre Manager Location: Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast Role Purpose: Manage the day-to-day operational activities in line with client / tenant requirements and the required customer service criteria and key performance indicators, oversee all...

CBRE NI: Recruiting Centre Manager for Park Centre, Belfast

CBRE NI is currently seeking an experienced Centre Manager for a role at popular shopping venue, Park Centre, in Belfast. Job Title: Centre Manager Location: Park Centre, Belfast Role Purpose: Manage the day-to-day operational activities in line with client / tenant requirements and the required customer service criteria and key performance indicators, oversee all health and safety, environmental...