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Centros Press Release
26th February 2010
Centros selected to asset manage Houndshill, Blackpool

Centros has been selected by Anglo Irish Bank to asset manage the 400,000 sq ft Houndshill Shopping Centre in Blackpool.

The recently extended centre, anchored by a new Debenhams, offers a strong fashion-led retailer line-up and is the town's primary covered shopping centre.

Richard Wise, Chief Executive of Centros, commented: "We are looking forward to working with Anglo Irish Bank to enhance the value of this unique asset.  Blackpool is one of the most famous coastal towns in the country anad it has a strong retailing pedigree.  The town has a well defined catchment population of close to 200,000 people and impressivly boasts 11 million tourist visits per annum.  The extensive public realm and investment programmes currently being undertaken by the local authority make this a very exciting time to be involved with Houndshill.  We intend to implement a number of strategies to further enhance its attraction as a major regional shopping destination".  

Centros was chosen by Anglo Irish Bank on the basis of the team's expertise and their innnovative ideas to drive the value of the centre.  Aside from ensuring the smooth running of the centre, Centros will be responsible for tenant engineering, lettings, marketing, footfall generation and exploring potential development opportunities to create additional value.


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