More than 90 per cent of units at the Whiteley Shopping Centre have been let with less than four weeks to the opening.
Whiteley Shopping Centre – an artist impression
Fat Face, Tiger, The Body Shop and Jones Bootmaker are among a host of retailers to sign at the 320,000 sq ft development, which is 91 per cent let.
A further 13 units are subject to negotiations with solicitors.
Mexican restaurant chain Chimichanga has signed for a 3,896 sq ft restaurant, along with an American themed restaurant, Dean’s Diner, which will open its fourth UK restaurant at the centre.
All the retailers have signed 10-year leases.
The £84m development is a joint venture between British Land and Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), which will open on May 23.