Landsec has recorded an 8.1% year-on-year sales growth across its outlets during Black Friday week.

Gunwharf Quays, Braintree Village and Clarks Village generated a combined spend of £16.3 million across Black Friday week (24 – 30 November), with footfall up 8.6% year-on-year (YOY).

Braintree Village in Essex recorded its highest single day of footfall on Saturday 29 November since the pandemic, while Clarks Village in Somerset recorded its highest-ever sales day.

Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays outlet recorded its highest-ever single-day revenue and footfall up 9.8% year on year.

Bruce Findlay, Managing Director of Retail at Landsec, said: “This has been another exceptional period for our outlets, building on the momentum created last year and demonstrating the continued strength of the outlet model.”

Individual store success was strong, with 25 brands achieving record sales weeks at Gunwharf Quays alone, while a further nine brands set new records on Saturday.

Across the outlet portfolio, shoppers spent the most on health and beauty (+46% week on week), gifts, cards, toys and books (+43%), and accessories (+40%).

“These landmark sales figures also show the sheer power of in-person retail. Our outlet destinations offer great value, as well as unique food, leisure and experience-led moments that turn a simple shopping trip into a full day out – perfect for spending quality time with family and friends,” added Findlay.