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A <a href="https://completelyretail.co.uk/shops-to-rent/belfast">Belfast</a> retail park has welcomed the first JD Gyms location in Northern Ireland as part of a duo of signings.



The gym operator has opened a 23,000 sq ft site at <a href="https://completelyretail.co.uk/scheme/hillview-retail-park-belfast-7950">Hillview Retail Park</a>, following a £2.05m investment.



Trade retailer Screwfix has also opened at the scheme, with the two signings bringing the retail park's occupancy rate to 90%.



Hillview Retail Park now has just one 8,530 sq ft vacant unit remaining, whilst one drive-through and one drive-to site are also available.



Matthew McNutt, asset manager at Hillview Centre Belfast, said: "I am pleased to welcome JD Gyms and Screwfix to Hillview Retail Park, bolstering the strong occupier line-up and further establishing Hillview as a prominent retail, leisure and food and beverage destination.&nbsp;



"It is significant that JD Gyms have chosen Hillview as their first location on this island and their substantial investment, together with the opening of Screwfix, endorses the scheme as a much sought-after location on the northern periphery of the city centre."



Matt Sykes, head of operations at JD Gyms, added: "Hillview Retail Park is the perfect location for our first gym in Northern Ireland. With Hillview located just one mile from the city centre, within easy access of the primary motorway network and an area of c. 60,000 people, it felt like the perfect fit. It's been fantastic to see the gym take shape over the last couple of months and we are confident there's nothing like it in the area."

JD Gyms debuts in Northern Ireland

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Rituals has opened its largest UK store at <a href="https://completelyretail.co.uk/scheme/victoria-square-belfast-5054">Victoria Square</a> in <a href="https://completelyretail.co.uk/shops-to-rent/belfast">Belfast</a>, as the scheme welcomes over 40,000 sq ft of new brands in 2023.



The cosmetics retailer has opened a 3,530 sq ft upsized store on the lower floor, adjacent to Ted Baker. The opening also marks the debut of Rituals' new store concept which will be rolled out nationwide.



Rituals at Victoria Square has also been joined by beauty and make-up brand Sculpted by Aimee, which makes its debut in Northern Ireland. Taking a 1,500 sq ft unit, the store features products and accessories created by the company's founder, former make-up artist Aimee Connolly.



Over the last 12 months, Victoria Square has welcomed a number of fashion and lifestyle brands for regional debuts and new flagship locations in Northern Ireland. This includes the recent arrivals of <a href="https://news.completelyretail.co.uk/the-white-company-to-make-regional-debut-in-northern-ireland/">The White Company</a>, Sweaty Betty, Gilly Hicks, Goldsmiths, Gym+Coffee, and Lovisa.



The scheme's food and beverage offering has also been bolstered during the last year, with a refurbished Frankie &amp; Benny's and a new Slim Chickens flagship restaurant joining existing tenants including Wagamama, Five Guys, and Burger King.



Russell Banham, UK head at asset manager Commerz Real, said: “We are delighted with the sheer number of established brands selecting Victoria Square for regional debuts, flagship locations and upsizes which demonstrates its importance as the leading destination for retail,  and leisure in Belfast and Northern Ireland.”



Lambert Smith Hampton and Savills act as joint agents for Victoria Square. The scheme is managed by the Lambert Smith Hampton’s Belfast office.  Savills acted on behalf of Rituals and Shiells &amp; Co represented Sculpted By Aimee.

Rituals opens largest UK store at Belfast's Victoria Square

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Councillors in <a href="https://completelyretail.co.uk/shops-to-rent/belfast">Belfast</a> have granted planning permission for the construction of a three-storey Premier Inn hotel just 100 metres from the city's airport.



The proposals for the 81-bedroom hotel in Crumlin also include the creation of a restaurant and bar as well as a 130-space car park.



The development is said to be worth around £5.5m.



A senior planning officer told Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council that the proposed site is already earmarked for airport use, adding that permission had been approved previously in 2018.



Concerns over road safety were noted, however, the Department for Infrastructure did not put forward any objection.



Tom McGrath, chair of Belfast International Consultative Forum, said in the pre-application community consultation report: “An 81-bed hotel will be a significant boost. We have to build new facilities if we are to expand our tourism offer.



"As the airport grows, so too will demand for quality facilities."



David Shaw, general manager of airline Woodgate Aviation, added: “The hotel directly mirrors the growth being experienced on the airport site. This proposed investment proves just how much an economic hub the airport is and what it’s capable of delivering for the wider Northern Ireland economy.”



Premier Inn has previously said that it is looking to open more sites across the UK.

Belfast airport Premier Inn given the green light

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