M Core marks a milestone year of lettings and openings at M Cwmbran

M Cwmbran owned and managed by LCP UK, part of M Core is celebrating a milestone year with a series of major store openings and investments that have strengthened the centre position as one of South Wales’s leading retail destinations. 

Over recent months, the centre has welcomed JD Sports, JD Gyms, Cash Converters and BadzGaming, with Pavers set to open its new store on 7th November. Together, these additions bring new retail, leisure, and employment opportunities to the town, while underlining M Cwmbran’s continued success in attracting both national brands and independent operators.

To mark the transformation of the former department store on gwent into a new flagship retail store and state of the art gymnasium, members of Torfaen Borough Council were welcomed to M Cwmbran to celebrate the ongoing investment, community impact, and collaboration between the centre and local stakeholders.

This deal forms part of a wider period of growth for M Cwmbran, which has now welcomed 15 new tenants to the centre this year, reinforcing its appeal as a thriving retail and leisure destination.

Cash Converters recently opened its doors at 13 North Walk in a 2,494 sq ft unit secured on a 10-year lease. The well-known retailer, which specialises in buying and selling second-hand goods and offering pawnbroking services, has created new local jobs and added to the centre’s strong retail mix.

Adding to the leisure and entertainment offer, BadzGaming has also launched at M Cwmbran, introducing a dedicated space for enthusiasts of trading card games and other collectibles. They will also host a number of events in the local gaming community.

This summer also saw the opening of JD Sport’s new store and JD Gyms, marking a major milestone for the centre. The new JD store offers more than 4,900 sq ft of retail space, double its previous footprint, while the state-of-the-art 25,000 sq ft JD Gym above the store is now open 24/7 and has created over 20 local jobs.

Completing this year’s impressive line-up, footwear specialist Pavers will open its new 2,759 sq ft store at 26–27 Gwent Square on 7th November, bringing its renowned comfort and style offering to the community.

Adam Martin, Head of LCP’s Bristol Office and Asset Manager to M Cwmbran said: “ 

It’s been a fantastic year of growth and activity at M Cwmbran, with major national brands and exciting independents choosing to invest here. The response from shoppers and the wider community has been incredibly positive, and it was a pleasure to welcome members of Torfaen Borough Council to celebrate these milestones with us.”

“These openings and redevelopment projects underline M Cwmbran’s strength as a vibrant and evolving destination that continues to play a key role at the heart of Cwmbran town centre.”

Looking ahead, M Core confirmed that further regeneration projects are planned for M Cwmbran in collaboration local funding partners, with more details to be announced in the coming weeks. These projects form part of the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the centre’s environment, retail mix, and visitor experience.

LCP Senior Legal Counsel (UK), Neil Harrison completed these transactions on behalf of the landlord.