Primark is doubling store size at White Rose in Leeds

Primark is set to significantly expand its store at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds, more than doubling its current size from 26,200 sq ft to 55,700 sq ft over the next two years.

Work begins on the extension from 7 April 2025 and is expected to be complete in 2027 to offer shoppers even more choice across its fashion, beauty, lifestyle and home ranges.

Danny Boylen, Store Manager at Primark Leeds White Rose, said: "Our store is such a popular destination for local shoppers and we’re excited to give them even more of what they know and love from us.

"We realise this work is going to take some time to complete, so would like to thank our colleagues and customers for their understanding as the extension plans get underway in the months ahead, but we look forward to welcoming customers in-store as usual during this time."

Steven Foster, Centre Director at White Rose Shopping Centre, added: "Primark’s extension and store refurbishment is great news for White Rose and our guests. The new store will offer even more choice, and upgrades such as energy-efficient lighting which fit with our own sustainability goals at the centre.

"The investment shows great confidence in White Rose and our retail mix, and we look forward to sharing more news with guests in due course."

White Rose is owned and operated by Landsec which has seen a series of flagship brand investments at the shopping centre, including JD Sports tripling its space last year with a new 15,537 sq ft store.

Pablo Sueiras, Head of Brand Account Management at Landsec, said: "Retailers are increasingly investing in bigger, better stores to bring their brands and products to life - with the best, high footfall locations, a platform to support growth and continued investment in retail destinations nationwide.

"Primark’s expansion at White Rose Shopping Centre is a strong example of this and will give the record number of guests even more of what they want."

Primark is continuing to invest in its stores across the UK, of which there are currently 197.

As part of its ongoing investments, it is aiming to complete the roll-out of its popular Click & Collect service to all its UK stores by this summer. The service arrived in its Leeds White Rose store earlier this year, with the most popular items across luggage and childrenswear.

White Rose provides 850,000 sq ft of retail space in the south of Leeds and is home to more than 100 leading retailers including ZARA, Superdry, Primark, River Island, Marks & Spencer, NEXT, H&M, New Look, Schuh and Office.