Despite the impact of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis which has hit us all in the pocket, Cheshire Oaks has somehow found a way to thrive.
So what's the secret? How has shopping centre which has been a magnet for fans of designer labels bucked a downward economic trend? "We are an attraction in our own right - we are a day out," explains general manager Kenny Murray, who revealed that a host of 'interesting new brands' are set to land in the autumn. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features It's unlikely that anyone reading this will not have visited the Ellesmere Port designer outlet at some point.
But if you haven't, then you may be surprised to find that there is a lot more on offer than simply shopping - Cheshire Oaks is now a destination for the whole family, including your four-legged friends, reports CheshireLive.
This is one of the key reasons why people continue to descend on the outlet - with queues often backed up on the M53 as weekend visitors look forward to their day out.
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