A major retailer is heading for Gloucester Quays this spring.

Fashion and homewares giant, Next, is to make its return to the centre, following a record breaking 2022 sales period for Gloucester Quays.

And it really is a homecoming for the retailer, because it will be returning to the unit it occupied when the Quays first opened in 2009 until it closed in 2019 - shortly after the opening of the large Next store at Gloucester Retail Park, just opposite the Quays.

The new 10,441 sq ft store will feature clearance collections across women's, men's and children's fashion, as well as homeware products. Products will include own labels ranges, as well as products from Next's growing portfolio of other brands.

Next has over 700 stores worldwide, and the news of its return to Gloucester Quays follows recent announcements that it is seeking to boost the sale of third-party fashion brands.

The Gloucester Quays outlet store will work in conjunction with the full-price store at Gloucester Retail Park.

Paul Carter, asset director at Peel L&P, which owns Gloucester Quays, said: "Next is an iconic British retailer, and its return is indicative of this continued upward momentum at the outlet.

"We are hugely excited to welcome them back and feel confident that Gloucester Quays visitors will enjoy the retail experience that Next has to offer."

Judi Bowers, area manager for Next Gloucester Quays, said: "Next is committed to evolving with the times and customer demand, and taking space in key outlet locations like Gloucester Quays, with its impressive selection of retail tenants, is central to this commitment."

Gloucester Quays enjoyed record-breaking sales in 2022, as well as a rise in footfall over the Christmas period.