M Core completes further retail acquisitions across North and North West
“Recent findings from Trevor Wood reflect our long-standing focus on the North as a core market for M Core and Sheet Anchor Evolve. These retail assets demonstrate exactly what we look for, well-established locations where active management and close occupier engagement can drive sustained performance.”
Sheet Anchor Evolve, part of the M Core group, has completed a series of retail acquisitions across the North and North West, with assets in Warrington, Whitley Bay and Harrogate, continuing the group’s long-term investment in well-located retail schemes.
The acquisitions form part of M Core’s wider UK activity during 2025, with Sheet Anchor Evolve leading on asset management and occupier engagement across the portfolio.
Cockhedge Retail Park, Warrington
Cockhedge Retail Park is a centrally located retail park extending to approximately 170,000 sq ft. The scheme provides a mix of everyday retail and essential services, with occupiers including ASDA, Savers, Greggs, Card Factory & JD Gyms. Slidie Sliderson the UK’s first slide park is due to open on the Retail Park in February 2026.
Park View Shopping Centre, Whitley Bay
Park View Shopping Centre extends to approximately 45,000 sq ft and serves the local and surrounding residential areas. The centre benefits from high footfall and is anchored by national retailers including Sainsbury’s, Boots, Costa, Iceland, Home Bargains and Superdrug.
Victoria Shopping Centre, Harrogate
Victoria Shopping Centre is a 73,027 sq ft town centre shopping centre forming part of Harrogate’s established retail offer. The scheme is anchored by national retailers, including TK Maxx and Sports Direct, Next and supports a mix of fashion, lifestyle and everyday services.
Danny O’Keefe, Co-Founder of Sheet Anchor Evolve, said:
“Recent findings from Trevor Wood reflect our long-standing focus on the North as a core market for M Core and Sheet Anchor Evolve. These retail assets demonstrate exactly what we look for, well-established locations where active management and close occupier engagement can drive sustained performance.”
Sebastian Macdonald-Hall, Chief Investment Officer at M Core, said:
“We continue to invest selectively in retail assets across the UK where strong locations and long-term ownership underpin resilient income and sustainable value.”
“Recent findings from Trevor Wood reflect our long-standing focus on the North as a core market for M Core and Sheet Anchor Evolve. These retail assets demonstrate exactly what we look for, well-established locations where active management and close occupier engagement can drive sustained performance.”
