Retail and leisure complex Liverpool ONE is reporting record summer footfall and a rise in sales and contributing an estimated £204.5m to the local economy. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool ONE says 2026 has seen its busiest ever summer with a record three-quarter-of-a-million visitors every week during the summer holidays.
Landsec-owned Liverpool ONE says it welcomed an average of 107,000 visitors each day throughout the summer months, with almost 6.5m people visiting since July 1 – an increase of 5% compared to last year.
Year-on-year sales among the retailers, restaurants and other attractions at the 1.65m sq ft complex went up 5.4% during the six-week summer holidays.
It welcomed a number of new brands to its line-up this year, including Lefties, Monica Vinader, Accessorize, Trailberg and Lovisa, and hosted events from Beach Fest at Chavasse Park ChessFest to Liverpool Pride and Tickle the Ivories Piano Festival.
Brendan Hattam, centre director at Liverpool ONE, said: “It’s been an absolutely incredible summer at Liverpool ONE, with more reasons to visit than ever before, from new store openings by big-name brands to a jam-packed schedule of events.
“Whether you’re part of the incredible community that we are proud to serve and be part of, visiting from abroad or simply popping over for a day trip, we’re proud to welcome you at Liverpool ONE.
“We will continue to build on this success, with exciting plans for Christmas and the years to come.”
Liverpool ONE, which has more than 170 stores, bars, restaurants and leisure experiences, will welcome Salomon later this month as the brand launches its first full-price UK store outside London, followed by Mulberry later this year.
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Plans are also underway to create a new Liver Bird-themed play area at its five-acre Chavasse Park, due to open next year.
Figures from Liverpool ONE owners Landsec also reveal it contributed more than £204.5m to the local economy last year, supporting 5,070 jobs.