2026-01-19 9:58 CET, UK | Press release
Catella APAM, acting on behalf of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, has completed six new retail lettings at Morgan Quarter, Cardiff, over the past eight weeks, totalling approximately 16,000 sq ft. The transactions in Q4 2025 follow strong leasing performance over a sustained period and underline strong occupational demand from both national and specialist retailers seeking high-quality space in the heart of Cardiff city centre.
The new occupiers include De Montfort Fine Art, Kokoro, Amplifon, Pop Specs, Busby & Fox and Socktopus. The deals span a broad range of uses, reinforcing Morgan Quarter’s position as a diverse, experience-led retail destination in the heart of Cardiff.
Morgan Quarter comprises a collection of historic shopping arcades linking the city’s principal retail pitches. Through proactive asset management, Catella APAM has created clearly defined retail environments across the scheme, with different pitches and identities designed to appeal to a wide demographic and support a variety of customer missions, from destination fashion and lifestyle to services and food.
Rhys Williams, Associate Director at Catella APAM, said:
“This level of leasing activity reflects both the strength of retailer demand in Cardiff city centre and the effectiveness of our strategy at Morgan Quarter. By curating a balanced tenant mix and creating distinct identities across the arcades, we are ensuring the scheme remains relevant, resilient and attractive to high-quality occupiers.”
Rob Palmer, Director in the Retail Agency team at Savills Bristol, added:
“The recent wave of openings at MQ reflects the strength and appeal of the destination as a vibrant location for a diverse mix of retailers. From fashion and lifestyle to specialist services and dining, MQ continues to demonstrate its long-term appeal to businesses and consumers alike – and we expect this positive momentum to continue into the coming year, with further new lettings to be announced imminently.”
The lettings form part of Catella APAM’s wider asset management strategy for Morgan Quarter, focused on strengthening occupier quality, enhancing the customer experience and maintaining the scheme’s position as one of Cardiff’s leading retail destinations.
For further information, please contact:
Sarah Emms
Marketing & Communications
+447494 906 783
semms@apamuk.com
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Catella APAM, an independent and market-agnostic asset and investment manager, has been delivering sustainable real estate solutions since 2010, managing £4B worth of assets across the UK and Ireland. As part of the Catella AB Group, we leverage our global network and extensive market knowledge to provide tailored, effective solutions across all market cycles to achieve remarkable outcomes for our clients.