Next to triple Bluewater store footprint with major expansion next year

Next is preparing to significantly expand its presence at Bluewater Shopping Centre by taking over the former House of Fraser unit in 2026.
The fashion and homeware giant is set to triple its current footprint, moving from its 44,600sq ft space to a 133,000sq ft location.
This new store will be one of the retailer’s largest branches in the UK, promising to offer an even broader range of clothing, homeware, and a café for shoppers to enjoy.
Bluewater centre director James Waugh said: