Bullring & Grand Central to get another new store: full list of shops opening at the shopping centre in 2023

Bullring & Grand Central has announced a new store opening - which will join several other new shops announced in recent months. In the recent past, stores like that of Debenhams, Top Shop and Gap shut shop in the Bullring while John Lewis closed its doors in Grand Central.

While the new stores are filling up the vacant spaces, there are other units that are still available to rent at the shopping centre which is a premier destination.

Brands like Tessuti, Lane7, TOCA Social, and Marks & Spencer are opening at the shopping centre in 2023. The shopping centre at the heart of Birmingham recently said that the former John Lewis store in Grand Central will be transformed into a multi-use space office space that will also include a premium grocery offer, gym, wellbeing amenities, flexible events space, and end of trip facilities for cyclists.

The new store opening in Bullring & Grand Central in March 2023 will be a Birmingham first. Luxury watch retailer TAG Heuer will be opening a new standalone boutique in the Bullring. The boutique will be located on the upper level opposite Sky and Breitling.

The new 1,400sq ft unit will offer a fully immersiveexperience and will be the brand’s first location to feature its new creative design concept. Currently, the luxury watchmakers have a boutique in Solihull’s Touchwood shopping centre.

The 163 years old company is set to introduce the full collection of luxury timepieces to its Birmingham boutique. In-store timepiece specialists will showcase world-renowned Swiss watchmaking expertise, including limited edition, novelty and unique pieces.

Dan Murphy, General Manager at Bullring & Grand Central, commented: “It’s fantastic that we’re able to share the news that TAG Heuer will be joining the centre next month further enhancing our line-up of luxury watch and jewellery retailers. We expect that the brand will certainly prove popular with our customers and look forward to the grand opening.”

Rob Diver, Managing Director UK & Ireland at TAG Heuer, added: “With its location in the heart of the city, Bullring & Grand Central was the clear choice for our debut TAG Heuer boutique in Birmingham.

“TAG Heuer already enjoys strong brand awareness and retail performance in the city, and we look forward to building on this by showcasing the best of our brand and catering to new and existing customers with a fully immersive luxury experience in a unique TAG Heuer environment.”

What else is coming to Bullring & Grand Central

1. Sandbox VR

Sandbox VR offers the world’s most advanced virtual reality experience and it will take up a 13,000 sq ft unit in the Grand Central Mall - which has vacant units at the old John Lewis spot. You can play group virtual reality games and competitive socialising. Also, the brand’s much-loved robotic bartender ‘Toni’ - who can pour 80 drinks per hour - will add to the unique experience.

2. Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer is moving from its High Street location to the shopping centre. It will take over some of thevacant Debenhams unitsas part of the chain’s “commitment to regeneration.”

3. Tessuti

High-end fashion retailer Tessuti will open in a whopping 14,100 sq ft unit on the Upper Mall - where Gap was located earlier. They have a collection of designer brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Emporio Armani, Billionare Boys Club, Mallet, Moose Knuckles and Versace Jeans Couture.

4. Lane 7

The boutique bowling concept will be opening its new flagship location in the summer in a 28,000sq ft unit at the centre. The new venue will be located on Link Street - which connects Bullring and Grand Central -and will offer a wide range of games, late night trading and a rooftop terrace bar with views across the city centre.

5. TOCA Social

TOCA Social is the world’s first interactive football and dining experience, combining immersive gaming and world class food and drink. It will open in the summer of 2023 as well. It will open in one of the units left vacant by Debenhams.

6. JD Sports - bigger store

The huge sportswear retailer has been at Bullring since 2003 and will open a new 27,500 sq ft store on the lower level. This will be replacing theformer Sports Direct store on the lower mall. It is set to open in summer 2023 and will create more than 40 new jobs.