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On 22 November 2023, the highly anticipated Frasers store officially opened its doors, occupying over 100,000 square feet in Blackpool\u2019s Houndshill Shopping Centre. This innovative retail destination unites popular brands such as Frasers, Flannels, Sports Direct, Game, and Evans Cycles, creating a vibrant shopping experience under one roof. The opening marks a major milestone in Blackpool Council\u2019s efforts to rejuvenate the town centre. Since taking ownership of Houndshill in 2019, the council has worked tirelessly to boost the town\u2019s recovery from the pandemic and transform the shopping centre into a cornerstone of its regeneration strategy.<\/p>\n

Part of Blackpool\u2019s \u00a32 billion growth and prosperity programme, the redevelopment of the former Debenhams site stands out as a remarkable achievement. Nationwide, less than 40% of ex-Debenhams stores have been successfully re-let, making Blackpool\u2019s success a standout accomplishment and a key driver for the town\u2019s ongoing transformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On 22 November 2023, the highly anticipated Frasers store officially opened its doors, occupying over 100,000 square feet in Blackpool\u2019s Houndshill Shopping Centre. This innovative retail destination unites popular brands such as Frasers, Flannels, Sports Direct, Game, and Evans Cycles, creating a vibrant shopping experience under one roof. The opening marks a major milestone in Blackpool Council\u2019s efforts to rejuvenate the town centre. Since taking ownership of Houndshill in 2019, the council has worked tirelessly to boost the town\u2019s recovery from the pandemic and transform the shopping centre into a cornerstone of its regeneration strategy. 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