Many stores up and down the country have faced closure following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and many at the White Rose were no different. Huge high street names like Topshop and Debenhams sadly called in administrators in recent years, while even fan favourite Disney store shut its doors for good. But for every closure there has been a new opening to celebrate.
Last October, the White Rose celebrated the opening of the Scribbling Mill, an all new Wetherspoons pub, named in honour of local heritage site “Crank Mill”. The popular pub chain spent £950,000 redeveloping the former Chiquito restaurant.
And in May, the White Rose presented the grand opening of an all new 97,000 square foot, M&S megastore. These are just two of a number of new openings at the popular site.
So without further ado, here are 11 shops and restaurants that recently opened their doors at the White Rose Shopping Centre...
7. Flying Tiger
Flying Tiger Copenhagen is a Danish variety store chain and opened in the White Rose December 2021. Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Beaverbrooks
Opening back in March, Beaverbrooks invested over £650,000 in its new White Rose store. Photo: Stock
9. Leeds United store
Opening August 2022, the Leeds United store relocated to the premises formerly occupied by Disney. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Oodles
Opening November 2021, Oodle Noodle is a Japanese Fusion Izakaya that specializes in crafting Udon Noodles. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Batch'd
Selling baked goods and artisan dessert, Batch'd opened its White Rose stall in July 2021. Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Rethink Food
Opening February 2022, Rethink Food is a meeting place for communities and a source of information and interaction for guests. Photo: Simon Hulme