CASE STUDY: RETAIL OUTLET (TRAFFORD CENTRE)

CASE STUDY: RETAIL OUTLET (TRAFFORD CENTRE)

Facts and statistics:

• Cost approximately £750 million to construct.
• Opened in September, 1998.
• In 2005, 30 million visitors.
• Site owned by Manchester Ship canal company until 1986.
• Allows for all weather shopping, family day out.
• Facilities for disabled amongst the complex.
• Europe's largest food court (another reason for leisure other than retail)
• Selfridges (outside of London)
• 280 shops/services.

Positives/attractions:

• Bowling, cinema, resturants, laser quest (multiple family activities)
• Sixth largest shopping centre in the…