Junction on the up!

THE Junction Retail and Leisure Park has officially re-signed leasing agreements with major retailers Next and Denby, as the scheme records impressive sales figures.

Finishing 2025 on a high, The Junction currently sits at +11% year-to-date turnover, compared to 2024, bucking national downturn trends in retail, as it renews two of its stalwart tenant contracts.

An original tenant when The Junction opened in 2004, Next is set to enter its 22nd year onsite where it offers a range of women’s, men’s and children’s wear at outlet prices.

One of The Junction’s anchor tenants, Next will be upgrading parts of its 12,062sq ft store to include new fitting rooms, where it employs 40 people, showing their ongoing confidence in the scheme and its shopper demographics of loyal customers built up over the past two decades.

Also committing to the Antrim outlet, Denby has renewed the lease for its 1,793 sq ft store where it employs seven people. Having joined the scheme in 2009, Denby carries an extensive range of handcrafted stoneware, cookware and homeware. Established in 1809, Denby is often described as the ‘biggest studio pottery in the world’ with over 20 pairs of hands touching every piece they make.

Elsewhere enjoying success at The Junction, B&M was recently awarded the top performing store across its Northern Ireland and Scotland portfolio.

The Junction is owned by Lotus Property and is advised by joint leasing agents, Savills and Lambert Smith Hamptons.

Asset Manager at Lotus Property, Paul McCann, said: “The Junction is finishing 2025 on a real high as we renew household names, Next and Denby.

“In what continues to be a challenging time for the retail industry, The Junction has bucked national downturn trends, recording exceptional sales this year. It is a true testament to the centre management team and all the retailers onsite.

“The scheme is enjoying a particularly busy Christmas period between shoppers and event attendees, and we are very much looking forward to seeing it continue to thrive in 2026 and beyond.”