TK Maxx latest retailer to confirm move into Barnsley's flagship Glassworks development

The clothing and homeware retailer joins Next, Sports Direct and the already open JD Sports in the scheme, and has signed a 15-year lease for a two-floor, 21,951sqft unit opposite Cineworld.

Alex Hyams, Leasing Manager for Queensberry said : “We’re delighted to secure TK Maxx for The Glass Works.

“It’s a tremendous addition to the scheme and marks a milestone - we’ve now let all three mid sized units ahead of opening next year with Next, Sports Direct with USC, and now TK Maxx.

“At a generally difficult time TK Maxx committing to a store in a prime retail position opposite Cineworld on a 15-year lease is great news and illustrates the strength of the scheme, which already has fantastic leisure, retail and F&B operators secured.

“We’re committed to attracting more exciting offers to the town despite the issues faced by the wider economy, and we’ll be working hard alongside Barnsley Council to achieve this over the months ahead.”

The Glass Works scheme is set to create 1,100 jobs by 2025, and when complete will boast a 13-screen Cineworld cinema and Suberbowl leisure complex including soft play and a lazerquest.

Kevin Frost, Property Director at Cineworld, said: "We’re excited to be bringing Cineworld to The Glass Works.

"The development is changing the face of Barnsley town centre and really lends itself to one of our next generation multiplex cinemas – and that’s clear from the work that’s been completed on site so far.

"Cineworld Barnsley will boast 13 screens with over 2,000 seats, including a full height 450 seat Super Screen and state-of-the-art 4DX screen.

"It will also feature the very latest digital surround sound systems with curved wall to wall, floor to ceiling screens, stadia seating and plenty of leg room.