Business really is stacking up
grooming and supplies business, Games Cabin, a computer gaming company and Haiir & Skiin, who will be offering laser therapies, hair and beauty services.
Lee Roberts, from Longhorns BBQ, who also has a restaurant in Newcastle, has also signed on the dotted line to take space in STACK, bringing his smokehouse offer back to Sunderland, after running a venture at the Dun Cow some years ago.
He said: “Sunderland is my city and I love the seaside. I’ve been watching STACK for a while and have seen how well they’ve done in Newcastle. I think Sunderland will be just as good. I’m really looking forward to bringing Longhorns, and the BBQ food we’re famous for, to Seaburn.”
STACK’s units are built from shipping containers that are assembled to make an enclosed village that can operate in all weather conditions.
Only lifestyle units remain available, with the owners keen to hear from barbers, tattooists, bike repair or hire shops or yoga operators.
Neill Winch, from Danieli Holdings, said: “We have been really pleased with the response to this development from businesses across the North East and with little over a month to go until we open, we’re thrilled to have secured operators for most of our units, which will ensure this development delivers a varied and exciting customer experience.
“It is great that many of the businesses opening in STACK Seaburn are local – we’re really passionate about creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs.”
Businesses interested in finding out more about the units left can contact info@ stackseaburn.com. There is scope to adapt the spaces to meet the needs of different kinds of occupiers.
Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, said: “We are committed as a council to supporting developments that deliver community wealth – jobs for Sunderland people and opportunities for local businesses – and this achieves just that, while also creating a brilliant new space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
“We’re thrilled that so many businesses have spotted an opportunity and leapt at it, and we’re sure they will help make the venue a huge success when it opens in time for the August Bank Holiday Weekend.”