Trafford Palazzo has delivered another milestone year of leasing activity, securing over 47,000 sqft of new lettings and opening more than 55,000 sqft of store space in 2025. Trafford Palazzo has also achieved a strong year for footfall with an 8.4% YTD increase compared to 2024, which reinforces the destination’s position as one of the North West’s leading shopping and leisure destinations.

Peel Retail & Leisure, who own and operate Trafford Palazzo, have invested in a programme of asset improvement works across Trafford Palazzo throughout the year. This investment included upgrades to infrastructure, heating systems, and guest facilities and a new stage under the dome, showcasing the long-term commitment from Peel Retail & Leisure to elevating the customer experience and drive Trafford Palazzo’s next phase of growth.

The new signings, combined with the wider appeal of Trafford Palazzo, has enabled higher spend and dwell time which has been backed by a recent CACI survey of Trafford Palazzo uncovering retail spend is up 30%, leisure spend increased by 63%, as well as average dwell time increasing to 1hr 52 mins compared.

2025 was also a successful year for the centre’s free events programme, which is dedicated to providing additional experiences and entertainment to visitors. This year’s programme saw over 7,000 visitors join the events which included a six-week summer activation named ‘The Palazzo Games’, as well as offerings during school holiday periods and seasonal moments such as Halloween and Valentine’s Day.

"2025 has been a pivotal year"

Mark Whittaker, Managing Director at Peel Retail & Leisure said: “2025 has been a pivotal year for Trafford Palazzo. We’ve welcomed high-quality brands, delivered significant investment into the destination and continued to build an offer that resonates strongly with both retailers and visitors. TraffordCity is entering a transformational phase, and Trafford Palazzo is extremely well positioned to benefit from the increased footfall and commercial interest this will generate. We are also incredibly proud of our social impact initiatives and the partnerships we have built on this year with charities including Tommy’s, The Christie and Destination Florida.”

2026 is set to be another landmark year for Trafford Palazzo, and the arrival of P.Louise City, Everlast Gyms and more will mark a new chapter of experiential retail and wellbeing. Building on the momentum of 2025, Trafford Palazzo is poised to unlock even greater footfall, commercial performance and visitor appeal next year, signalling an exciting next phase in Trafford Palazzo’s evolution as the North West’s leading retail and leisure destination.