Our Designer Outlet concept is as simple as it is effective: sell prestigious brands with permanent, large discounts. The figures speak for themselves. It's not surprising that we're Europe's leader, and that we're expanding so rapidly.
The concept
Our Designer Outlet villages offer permanent discounts of 30% to 70% off prestigious labels. All merchandise is stock that is excess to the high street or special buys, and is typically sold through stores run by the brands themselves. A vast array of goods is available, from fashion to toys, books to electrical products. Our Designer Outlet concept gives retailers the opportunity to sell this merchandise directly to the public via a branded shop. Thus brand equity is safeguarded, while market share and brand awareness increase.
Our designer brands
With over 700 brands featuring in more than 1,800 stores, we have established a solid relationship with many of the world's best labels in fashion, sportswear, accessories, homewares and cosmetics. These include Armani, Bulgari, Dolce&Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Prada and Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Zegna, Benetton, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Puma and Tommy Hilfiger, to name but a few.
Facts and figures
In total, our Designer Outlet villages have more than 400,000mē of retail space. Typically, there are between 80 and 170 stores in a Designer Outlet, and their individual gross lettable area ranges from 15,000mē to 35,000mē. In 2007, McArthurGlen generated nearly 2 billion euros in tenants' sales and provided employment for 10,000 people. More than 135 million people live within a 90-minute drive of a Designer Outlet and they draw over 65 million visitors each year. So far we have opened 17 Designer Outlet villages across the UK and Continental Europe. Some of these are being expanded, four new villages are opening by the end of 2010, and more are in development.