Anchor Stores
Key stores located in and around The Mall Luton include:
- Argos
- Boots
- Debenhams
- TK Maxx
- Tesco Metro
- Wilkinsons
- Marks and Spencers
- Primark
- Next
- Game (retailer)
- WH Smith
- H&M
- Foot Locker
- River Island
- Shoe Zone
- Topshop
In January 2008 it was announced that the Woolworths shop which had been in the Mall since 1973 would be closing. The shop was closed in March 2008 when the lease expired. The store is now a three level Marks and Spencer.
There are currently a significant number of empty units, or short term lets. Some of the national-chains have closed during 2007 and 2008, including Currys Digital, Woolworths, Burtons and Base. Independent retailers have also been closing, some blaming the perceived decline in the centre.
There are a total of 128 stores
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