Rustington looks to the future with further investment in its shopping centre

These have been challenging times for retail, but Rustington Shopping Centre in West Sussex continues to buck the downward trend in many places. Despite the pandemic, there will be no voids in the main parades when all retailers open again on April 12.

This year sees further significant investment by Rustington shopping centre landlords, Store Property Investments (SPI), with completion of a project to install covered walkways in all the main parades.

“The last year has shown us that shopping habits have changed and people are choosing to shop locally more than ever,” Sarah Wickens, SPI managing director, said. “This new project reflects our confidence and commitment to Rustington.

“Shoppers have told us they like open-air shopping and we want to make their experience enjoyable whatever the weather. The new walkways will enhance the experience for shoppers who can now queue outside undercover and in the long-term benefit from shelter as they move between shops on rainy days.”

Rustington is the only shopping centre in West Sussex to offer three hours of free parking for all shoppers, a further incentive for attracting shoppers to its mix of over 80 shops cafes and restaurants.