Zara to move into giant former Topshop building in Trinity Leeds next year

It had been the home of Topshop until 2021 when the collapse of parent company Arcadis led to the closure of all physical stores. The empty space was then temporarily used as a digital events space.

The new Zara store is expected to open next year and is part of a broader strategy by the chain’s parent group Inditex to focus on larger stores in premium shopping locations.

Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said he was delighted by the deal.

“We’ve been working hard on securing a top retailer for the impressive unit that Topshop previously occupied, and we’re so pleased that Zara has seized the opportunity to create an exciting new shopping experience for guests within this incredible space at Trinity Leeds,” he said.

“This big signing is proof that prime retail locations like Trinity Leeds, which sits in the heart of the city centre, continue to be in demand, and we can’t wait for people to see what Zara has planned.”

Zara follows a number of brands including Levi, Space NK and Nespresso which have relocated into Trinity Leeds from elsewhere in the city for a more prime retail location.