THE Carlyle Group has replaced the agents on the retail space at Piccadilly Place in Manchester; Cushman & Wakefield taking over from Tushingham Moore.
We will work in partnership with the Carlyle Group and are optimistic about letting the remaining retail and leisure units
Piccadilly Place contains 30,000 sq ft of retail and leisure units beneath 300,000 sq ft of office space.
Apart from a deal in spring 2010 to Starbucks for a 1,500 sq ft coffee shop the location has struggled to attract retail and leisure tenants.
Ben du Boulay, director of Carlyle, said: "The appointment of Cushman & Wakefield is a positive step forward as we seek to establish a compelling retail and leisure offer at Piccadilly Place.
"Our aim to secure a vibrant tenant mix at the development, to create the perfect atmosphere for people who live, work and spend their leisure time at Piccadilly Place."
Matt Illingworth, partner at Cushman & Wakefield, added: "This is a fantastic high-profile scheme for Cushman & Wakefield. We will work in partnership with the Carlyle Group and are optimistic about letting the remaining retail and leisure units, to give the Piazza at Piccadilly Place a real buzz."
Piccadilly Place was developed by Argent and sold to Carlyle. Development completed in November 2009.
This story was first published on our sister site Place North West.
