M Core Transforms Retail Centre In Washington In Time For 50th Anniversary

M The Galleries, Washington,  is preparing to mark its 50^th anniversary this month (23^rd July) with a new brand and an enhanced tenant line-up.

The centre, which was acquired by national commercial property and investment collective, M Core, in 2022, has undergone a number of significant changes in the last two years.

Following major investment into the scheme, over 25 new tenants have taken units at the centre including B&M, Trespass and Deichmann, alongside a number of local independent brands. Meanwhile, the scheme’s former marketplace is undergoing a redevelopment to create four larger units, three of which have been let to JD, Pure Gym and restaurant operator, Loungers. Work is also underway on a new Starbucks Drive-Thru, which is due to open in September.

Situated equidistant to Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham, M The Galleries holds a prime location in the North East of England with excellent transport links. Further to this, M Core, which has invested heavily in the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across its portfolio, has opened eight new PoGo 200Kwh ultra-rapid EV charging points at the scheme. A further 14 charging points will follow later in the year.

This month marks 50 years since Princess Anne officially opened the centre in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Earlier in the year, the scheme was rebranded as M The Galleries with updated signage installed across the centre as part of M Core’s European-wide signage rollout.