How to get your hands on £50 gift cards for Sunderland's new TK Maxx store
It’s been a much talked-about relocation - and there’s not long to wait to check out Sunderland’s new TK Maxx.
The new store opens inside the Bridges, after relocating from Crowtree Road, tomorrow, Thursday, February 26 - with free gift cards up for grabs on the day.
Shoppers will be able to visit from 10am for what promises to be ‘an enhanced shopping experience.’
The new store spans 16,200 sq. ft and has transformed empty units next to Primark.
People can expect the same designer labels and discounts of up to 60% RRP, as well as new deliveries each week.
On opening day, February 26, TK Maxx are running a store-exclusive treasure hunt where customers have the chance to find one of 102 tags hidden around the store for the chance to win a gift card, with values ranging from £50, £20, £10 and £5.
A spokesperson for TK Maxx said: "We’re thrilled to relocate our Sunderland TK Maxx store to this prime location in The Bridges Shopping Centre. This exciting move gives customers a fresh, modern space to explore our fantastic brands for less, making every visit even more enjoyable than ever.
“At TK Maxx, we’re committed to delivering the very best for our customers and can’t wait for everyone to discover the treasures our new store has to offer."
Karen Eve, centre director at the Bridges Shopping Centre added: "We’re absolutely delighted to welcome TK Maxx to their fantastic new store at the Bridges. As a valued anchor retailer for many years, their move into this brand-new space marks an exciting new chapter.
“It not only enhances the shopping experience for our visitors but also reflects both their continued success and our ongoing commitment to investing in and evolving the centre.”
The new TK Maxx gives new life to the former Tesco unit, which closed in spring 2022, as well as three smaller retail units.
In summer 2025, Tesco opened an Express store outside of the main shopping centre, which means it can open for longer hours than those inside the shopping centre.
The closure of the existing TK Maxx means there will be another large empty unit on Crowtree Road, alongside Debenhams, but no plans have been announced for those sites.
Other new additions at The Bridges include the Chopstix Noodle bar, which took over the unit on the other side of the former Debenhams.
Last year also saw the arrival of pretzel brand Auntie Anne’s, Yankee Candle, Subway, Lovisa and Ya Dubai.