Barrhead retailpark opening imminent

A new retail park is set to open in just a few weeks time on the outskirts of Paisley.

Barrhead Retail Park, developed by London & Scottish Property Investment Management (LSPIM) will see businesses such as Lidl, B&M, Starbucks, Burger King, Card Factory, Baynes, Indigo Sun, The Salvation Army and Osprey Charging Network set up in the 72,000 sq. ft of retail and leisure space.

It will also host the UK’s first Popeye’s drive-thru.

Any other businesses wanting to get in on the act will need to be quick as only one unit remains available at the site.

It’s located on the site of the long shutdown Nestle Purina factory off of Glasgow Road in Barrhead. Nestle stopped production at the cannery more than 15 years ago.

It’s expected the business park will create between 190 and 210 retail jobs.

LSPIM was advised by Savills, jointly with Orinsen.

Andy Richardson, development director at LSPIM, said: “The interest in Barrhead Retail Park is a really positive demonstration that momentum exists in the retail sector, despite pressures from the pandemic and cost-of-living challenges.

“It will be great to see this project complete early this year, bringing a boost to the local economy and community.”

Mike Spens, retail director at Savills, added: “Barrhead Retail Park has defied the current economic gloom and secured 98 per cent pre-lets prior to its completion.

“The new park will offer a rich mix of retailers and food operators providing a strong offer for the local community.

“While shopping habits in the last 24 months have evolved in a direction few could have anticipated, footfall on retail parks has fared well and we anticipate this new park will draw strong interest.”