THE start of a huge shake-up of stores in the Metrocentre is now underway - as some have already been relocated.

Metrocentre bosses have confirmed that three retailers have so far been relocated as a raft of changes are set to take place over the next twelve months.

Flannels, Game and Paperchase have all moved from their home in the Platinum Mall, while HMV is set to relocate in September.

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It comes as the Metrocentre will see a brand new Harrods H Beauty, and several other stores move into much bigger units between now and mid-2022.

Last week, bosses confirmed JD Sports would move into a brand new huge unit, formerly occupied by Flannels in the Platinum Mall.

They also hinted that there would be "more to come," with further details of the shake-up expected to be released in coming months.

This is what has relocated so far 

Paperchase – ground floor Platinum Mall to first floor Platinum

Game – ground floor Platinum Mall to opposite side 

Flannels – ground floor Platinum to first floor Red Mall

This is what is set to relocate so far

HMV - ground floor Platinum to first floor Exhibition Square

JD Sports - from first floor Red Mall to ground floor Platinum Mall

H&M - expanding existing Red Mall store 

Hugo Boss - ground floor Red Mall to the adjacent store

What Metrocentre has said

Graeme Jones of Sovereign Centros, the asset and development managers for the Centre commented: “This is all very exciting.

"These lettings really reinforce how retail in these powerful major regional centres is changing, replacing the hitherto reliance on the old department store formats as anchors with new and exciting concepts and brands which will be much more interactive for the shopper.

"These quality fashion brands are a major draw for our customers. There is a lot more to come over the coming months with some other exciting lettings lined up."

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