South West property developer Summerfield Commercial has completed a new letting to footwear company Skechers at its prominent high street retail unit at the heart of Truro, in time for Christmas.
The new letting follows a comprehensive dilapidations and refurbishment programme for the building over the summer which included a new roof, demolition of a first-floor plant room, window repairs and full internal and external decorations.
Working to a tight deadline, Summerfield Commercial, alongside contractor Build Care Plus, helped Skechers achieve a smooth handover and early occupation, ready for fitting out the ground floor ahead of the Christmas period. The new store now employs 18 people and has enjoyed a very busy trading period since opening earlier this month.
Will Grant, Divisional Director at Summerfield Commercial commented: “It is fantastic to see this prominent retail space brought back to life and let to an exciting retailer. This has been a real team effort to meet a tight deadline, with close communication between our contractor, contract administrator (JLL), letting agents (Miller Commercial and Avison Young) and lawyers (Clarke Willmott) to ensure completion ahead of the target date. Our investment in the property means one of the world’s fastest growing footwear brands has a first class building to trade from.”
Alun Jones, Truro Business Improvement District (BID) Manager said: “Truro BID, on behalf of Truro City Centre, is delighted to see this empty premises back open for trading. The team at Skechers have done a great job; the store looks fresh and inviting with a great brand on offer. The new store will complement our retail offering within Truro and will certainly attract customer footfall. We wish Skechers every success with their new store”.
