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SWANSEA: Debenhams building sold to Quadrant owners as three major new tenants set to be named ‘within days’

Swansea’s long-vacant former Debenhams building has been sold by the council to Centurion – the company that already owns and operates the Quadrant Shopping Centre and Parc Tawe – in a deal that paves the way for three major new tenants to move in before the end of 2026.

The sale clears the way for two major national retailers and a national leisure operator to be confirmed as tenants of the three-storey building, which has stood empty since Debenhams went into liquidation in 2021. Council leader Rob Stewart said the names of the companies would be announced “within the coming days.”

A spokesperson for the council leader confirmed the sale price is commercially confidential, but said it represents a saving compared to projected costs. The deal also means Centurion will take on the cost of fitting out the building — saving the council taxpayers the expense of that phase too.

The council had already completed the strip-out of the building, which was purchased for approximately 2.85 million pounds using Welsh Government Transforming Towns funding in 2023 and hollowed back to bare concrete by contractor Andrew Scott Ltd.

Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart described it as big news for the city. “Shoppers want choice. Today’s news at the former Debenhams delivers exactly that – a major national retailer, a sports and leisure centre, dozens of new jobs, and a renewed reason for families to spend their day in our city centre,” he said.

He added that the sale to Centurion represented a significant step forward for Swansea’s wider regeneration. “New offices are opening across the city. The Swansea Bay Metro will make getting in and out of Swansea easier than ever. Swansea Council has delivered record investment over the past 12 years. We will continue to invest, back our city, and make Swansea a place everyone wants to be.”

Stewart also addressed the M&S closure announced this week, expressing disappointment that the retailer had not given the city time to find a new site before closing its doors. “It is hugely disappointing that Marks and Spencer have decided to close their Swansea store at the end of May. Our first thoughts are with the 92 staff facing uncertainty,” he said. “We are working with M&S leadership to bring a full-line store back to the city, and that is what we will keep pressing for.”

Jane Rice of Centurion confirmed the deal had been signed the previous day and that tenant names were imminent. “We are so excited to be able to announce that we are now the proud owners of Debenhams and we have three major tenants lined up which we can’t announce just yet but it’s so exciting and we just can’t wait,” she said.

She added that the new tenants would transform the shopping experience in the Quadrant. “For every shopper that now enters the Quadrant, as and when all the stores are up and running, it will be a full experience — many different retailers on site, a complete experience, all that Christmas shopping, one-stop shop.”

Rice said Centurion had identified Swansea’s potential early. “We’ve recognised some time ago that Swansea is on the rise. There is billions of pounds of investment being poured into the city centre and we want to be part of that. This sort of demonstrates our commitment to help seeing that come to fruition.”

Adam Gibbons of Centurion added that the company had committed to Swansea for the long term. “We recognise early on that there is a lot of potential in Swansea city centre and this sort of demonstrates our commitment to help seeing that come to fruition,” he said.

The sale also clears the way for Centurion to move forward with wider investment and regeneration plans for the rest of the Quadrant – the shopping centre they have been steadily revitalising since taking over its ownership. Recent arrivals under Centurion’s stewardship have included a Holland and Barrett flagship store and a new Rituals outlet.

Debenhams opened as the flagship anchor of the Quadrant when it was first built in 1978-79, marking what was then a golden era for Swansea retail. Its closure in 2021 after the 242-year-old brand went into national liquidation left a three-storey void at the heart of the city’s main shopping centre.

The council’s purchase of the building in 2023 and the subsequent strip-out – which saw dramatic internal transformation photos emerge earlier this year – signalled the start of a new chapter for the site. Today’s sale to Centurion confirms that chapter is now ready to begin in earnest.

The announcement comes as Swansea city centre continues a broader retail revival, with over 120 new retailers, hospitality and leisure businesses having opened since 2020 and more than 1 billion pounds of regeneration investment underway across the city.

Centurion are keen to see the new stores open before the end of 2026. The names of the three tenants are expected to be confirmed within the coming days.

Swansea Bay News will bring you the full tenant announcement the moment it is made.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

SWANSEA: Flagship M&S store confirms May 30 closure date as council leader hints at Debenhams news
Yesterday’s M&S closure confirmation – and the tease that led to today’s announcement.

Inside Swansea’s old Debenhams: photos show dramatic transformation as revamp gathers pace
The dramatic strip-out of the Quadrant unit earlier this year.

Council buys former Swansea Debenhams store
How the council took ownership of the building in the first place.

Swansea-based retail entrepreneurs buy Quadrant Shopping Centre
The Centurion Group’s takeover of the Quadrant.

The future of retail in Swansea: the shops you want, the brands we asked, and what comes next
Our feature on Swansea’s retail revival.

Holland & Barrett opens new flagship store in Swansea’s Quadrant Shopping Centre
One of the recent Quadrant arrivals under Centurion’s ownership.

Inside Swansea’s old Debenhams: stripped‑out photos show dramatic transformation as major revamp gathers pace

The 13 interior images, taken as contractors near the end of the strip‑out phase, show the building completely hollowed out: escalators gone, ceilings exposed, and entire floors cleared of fittings, walls and partitions. What was once a maze of cosmetics counters, clothing rails and cafés is now a vast, echoing shell waiting for its next chapter.

A team from Andrew Scott Ltd, working on behalf of Swansea Council, is now close to finishing the demolition‑style clear‑out. The move paves the way for the next stage — a full landlord fitout — allowing future tenants to move in far faster once final agreements are signed.

Plans include splitting the ground floor into two new retail units for nationally recognised brands, while the upper floors are being lined up for a major leisure operator. Talks with prospective tenants are said to be “advanced”, with announcements expected once permissions are secured.

Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said:

“We know how much this building means to residents and city centre businesses, which is why we stepped in to secure it with support from the Welsh Government after Debenhams went into administration across the country.

The strip‑out works are now largely complete and our focus now is moving to a landlord fitout so prospective tenants can move quickly into their own fitout phase once agreements are finalised.

Bringing this key building back into use is a major step towards creating a vibrant, thriving city centre. Not only will it provide high‑quality retail and leisure spaces, but it will also generate jobs, increase footfall and encourage further investment.”

The stripped‑back photos show just how extensive the transformation has been — bare floors stretching the length of the building, exposed steelwork, and the last remnants of the old department store removed as the site prepares for its new identity.

Steve Rees, Operations Director at Andrew Scott Ltd, said:

“We’re proud to be involved in the regeneration of such a landmark building.

Projects like this play a vital role in revitalising city centres while supporting local jobs and skills.

We have worked closely with our local supply chain partners ensuring the benefits of the investment are felt across the community. Our expertise in large refurbishment projects will contribute to a new retail and leisure facility that will have lasting benefits for Swansea.”

The Debenhams overhaul is the latest in a string of major city‑centre revivals, following the restoration of the Palace Theatre, the 71/72 Kingsway development — now 80% let — and the opening of Y Storfa, the new community services hub inside the former BHS building.

With the interior now stripped back to its bones, the next few months will determine how quickly the old Debenhams can reopen its doors — and which new names will take over one of Swansea’s most iconic retail spaces.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Carmarthen’s old Debenhams reborn as Atriwm – but opening pushed back to 2027
A major redevelopment in Carmarthen hits delays as the former Debenhams prepares for a new future.

Council announces three businesses to move into former city centre Debenhams
Swansea Council confirms the first wave of new tenants set to take over the landmark building.

New tenant for city Debenhams teased as new window vinyl artwork unveiled
Fresh branding appears on the building’s windows, hinting at the next big name moving in.

Swansea’s Quadrant rolls out sensory packs for shoppers

Packs to calm the chaos of shopping

The busy city centre shopping centre has introduced Sensory Packs containing noise‑reducing headphones, fidget tools and calming aids to help visitors who struggle with sensory overwhelm, anxiety or stress in crowded spaces.

The packs are available on request from the security team and are designed to make shopping trips less daunting for families and individuals who might otherwise avoid the Quadrant.

The centre has also signed up to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, meaning shoppers wearing the sunflower lanyard can discreetly signal they may need extra support.

Training to tackle hidden barriers

Centurion, who own the Quadrant, say every front‑of‑house worker has now undergone specialist training with Wales‑based diversity experts Delsion, giving them the confidence to support neurodivergent customers and those with non‑visible disabilities.

The move comes against a stark backdrop. Research shows that three‑quarters of disabled shoppers have walked out of a store because of poor accessibility or service, while seven in ten never return after a negative experience. Campaigners say this underlines the importance of centres making visits easier and more spontaneous, without the need for detailed planning.

Adam Gibbons, Property Director at Centurion, said:

“Making sure our shoppers feel supported, understood, and genuinely welcomed is central to who we are. By equipping all our front‑of‑house team with disability inclusion training and introducing Sensory Packs, we are taking meaningful action to improve the experience of neurodivergent customers.”

“Positive example” for UK centres

Julian John, CEO of Delsion, added:

“It’s essential that shopping centres take proactive steps towards neurodiversity inclusion, especially as many neurodivergent needs are not immediately visible. The Quadrant is setting a positive example for centres across the UK.”

How to get a pack

Shoppers can request a Sensory Pack by approaching a security team member or visiting the control room on the first floor, near the lift and customer toilets.

#CenturionGroup #Delsion #disabledShoppers #featured #HiddenDisabilities #neurodivergence #Quadrant #QuadrantShoppingCentre #retail #SensoryPacks #SunflowerScheme #Swansea #SwanseaQuadrant

The Fourth Quadrant of Knowledge

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#HackerNews #The #Fourth #Quadrant #of #Knowledge #knowledge #learning #innovation #research

The Fourth Quadrant of Knowledge

https://lyonhe.art/the-fourth-quadrant-of-knowledge/

#HackerNews #The #Fourth #Quadrant #of #Knowledge #knowledge #learning #innovation #research

The Fourth Quadrant of Knowledge

https://lyonhe.art/the-fourth-quadrant-of-knowledge/

#HackerNews #The #Fourth #Quadrant #of #Knowledge #knowledge #learning #innovation #research

The Fourth Quadrant of Knowledge

https://lyonhe.art/the-fourth-quadrant-of-knowledge/

#HackerNews #The #Fourth #Quadrant #of #Knowledge #knowledge #learning #innovation #research

The Fourth Quadrant of Knowledge

https://lyonhe.art/the-fourth-quadrant-of-knowledge/

#HackerNews #The #Fourth #Quadrant #of #Knowledge #knowledge #learning #innovation #research

Quadrant: Noir Version | Trailer

#horror – #Trailers – #horrormovies – #QuadrantNoirVersion – @fullmoonhorror – When Erin, a young girl obsessed with Jack the Ripper submits to the “Quadrant” experiment, she unleashes a reign of terror, first in her mind’s eye in a virtual vision of Victorian London, and then in reality, where she stalks the city streets, seeking out […] …

#ad #horror #Quadrant:NoirVersion #Trailers

https://horrornerdonline.com/2024/09/quadrant-noir-version-trailer/

Quadrant (2024) Available December 10

#horror – #horrormovies – #Quadrant – #FullMoonFeatures – @fullmoonhorror – Developed by scientists Harry and Meg, the Quadrant helmet allows your mind to transport you into a world where all your phobias and nightmares are real, while also granting you the strength to defeat them, liberating you from their control forever. But the Quadrant experiment […] …

#horror #ad #Releases #Quadrant

https://horrornerdonline.com/2024/09/quadrant-2024-available-december-10/

ICYMI: Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

ICYMI: Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

ICYMI: Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

ICYMI: Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

Full Moon’s 400th Feature, Quadrant, Arrives August 23 https://popgeeks.com/full-moons-400th-feature-quadrant-arrives-august-23/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Film #Horror #News #fullmoonfeatures #quadrant

Quadrant | Final Trailer

#horror – #Trailers – #horrormovies – #Quadrant – @fullmoonhorror – Developed by scientists Harry and Meg, the “Quadrant” helmet allows your mind to transport you into a world where all your phobias and nightmares are real, while also granting you the strength to defeat them, liberating you from their control forever. But the Quadrant experiment […] …

#ad #horror #Quadrant #Trailers

https://horrornerdonline.com/2024/07/quadrant-final-trailer/

What would be the best way to learn #async #rust ?

I am reading the rust for rustaceans book, but it’s not the end of all, I need to implement my learning. What could be the best, short and crisp way to utilise most of async and concurrent feature in a small application?

My goal is to get confident enough that I can build/contribute to something like #pingora or a database like #quadrant

What would be the best way to learn #async #rust ?

I am reading the rust for rustaceans book, but it’s not the end of all, I need to implement my learning. What could be the best, short and crisp way to utilise most of async and concurrent feature in a small application?

My goal is to get confident enough that I can build/contribute to something like #pingora or a database like #quadrant

What would be the best way to learn #async #rust ?

I am reading the rust for rustaceans book, but it’s not the end of all, I need to implement my learning. What could be the best, short and crisp way to utilise most of async and concurrent feature in a small application?

My goal is to get confident enough that I can build/contribute to something like #pingora or a database like #quadrant

What would be the best way to learn #async #rust ?

I am reading the rust for rustaceans book, but it’s not the end of all, I need to implement my learning. What could be the best, short and crisp way to utilise most of async and concurrent feature in a small application?

My goal is to get confident enough that I can build/contribute to something like #pingora or a database like #quadrant

What would be the best way to learn #async #rust ?

I am reading the rust for rustaceans book, but it’s not the end of all, I need to implement my learning. What could be the best, short and crisp way to utilise most of async and concurrent feature in a small application?

My goal is to get confident enough that I can build/contribute to something like #pingora or a database like #quadrant

docX2csv: Microsoft Word Style Summary Creator

docX2csv is a tool that takes a docx document and creates an indexed summary of the content. If this were a standard feature of Microsoft Word, you would find it in the references menu next to the Table of Contents (ToC) option under the Reference menu. You can think of *docX2csv* as the table of contents option on steroids.

https://www.alanbonnici.com/2024/02/docx2csv.html

#docX2csv #ETL #ExtractTransformLoad #Word #Matrix #SWOT #RACI #Quadrant

Norris slaat de handen ineen met Nederlands motorcrosstalent Lotte (16) #Quadrant #LandoNorris https://racingnews365.nl/norris-slaat-de-handen-ineen-met-nederlands-motorcrosstalent-lotte

Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Racingnews365/status/1750507889456791974 25 Jan 2024 14:16 CET

Idea for fediverse feature:

You know how polls work, you can ask a question, then annotate a bunch of choices relating to it __(I can’t remember what the limit on the amount of choices is, it’s a lot, unless you’re using mastodon which limits you to only four, but that doesn’t apply to me)__ and people click the choice if they want to participate and then you get a quantification of which choice ‘won’ at the end

Here’s a different idea: two dimensional polls

You basically ask a question and then annotate an X axis label and a Y axis label, the poll is presented as a sort of four-quadrant grid with a simple fine grid line delineating those quadrants, and the user just taps their finger where they think their response is supposed to sit according to the X and Y labels

(Option for bisexual axes on the X and Y which swing around a central zero, or otherwise, a unipolar label which just has zero to max) #Fediverse #poll #twoDimensional #quadrant

Idea for fediverse feature:

You know how polls work, you can ask a question, then annotate a bunch of choices relating to it and people click the choice if they want to participate and then you get a quantification of which choice ‘won’ at the end

Here’s a different idea: two dimensional polls

You basically ask a question and then annotate an X axis label and a Y axis label, the poll is presented as a sort of four-quadrant grid with a simple fine grid line delineating those quadrants, and the user just taps their finger where they think their response is supposed to sit according to the X and Y labels

(Option for bisexual axes on the X and Y which swing around a central zero, or otherwise, a unipolar label which just has zero to max) #Fediverse #poll #twoDimensional #quadrant

Idea for fediverse feature:

You know how polls work, you can ask a question, then annotate a bunch of choices relating to it and people click the choice if they want to participate and then you get a quantification of which choice ‘won’ at the end

Here’s a different idea: two dimensional polls

You basically ask a question and then annotate an X axis label and a Y axis label, the poll is presented as a sort of four-quadrant grid with a simple fine grid line delineating those quadrants, and the user just taps their finger where they think their response is supposed to sit according to the X and Y labels

(Option for bisexual axes on the X and Y which swing around a central zero, or otherwise, a unipolar label which just has zero to max) #Fediverse #poll #twoDimensional #quadrant

Idea for fediverse feature:

You know how polls work, you can ask a question, then annotate a bunch of choices relating to it and people click the choice if they want to participate and then you get a quantification of which choice ‘won’ at the end

Here’s a different idea: two dimensional polls

You basically ask a question and then annotate an X axis label and a Y axis label, the poll is presented as a sort of four-quadrant grid with a simple fine grid line delineating those quadrants, and the user just taps their finger where they think their response is supposed to sit according to the X and Y labels

(Option for bisexual axes on the X and Y which swing around a central zero, or otherwise, a unipolar label which just has zero to max) #Fediverse #poll #twoDimensional #quadrant

Idea for fediverse feature:

You know how polls work, you can ask a question, then annotate a bunch of choices relating to it and people click the choice if they want to participate and then you get a quantification of which choice ‘won’ at the end

Here’s a different idea: two dimensional polls

You basically ask a question and then annotate an X axis label and a Y axis label, the poll is presented as a sort of four-quadrant grid with a simple fine grid line delineating those quadrants, and the user just taps their finger where they think their response is supposed to sit according to the X and Y labels

(Option for bisexual axes on the X and Y which swing around a central zero, or otherwise, a unipolar label which just has zero to max) #Fediverse #poll #twoDimensional #quadrant

What do you call a quadrant but that's one of 9 sections, like in a tic-tac-toe game? Is it a nonant?

"He began the tic-tac-toe game by placing an X in the center nonant."

Hmmm.

#whatsthewordfor #geometry #quadrant #nonant

What do you call a quadrant but that's one of 9 sections, like in a tic-tac-toe game? Is it a nonant?

"He began the tic-tac-toe game by placing an X in the center nonant."

Hmmm.

#whatsthewordfor #geometry #quadrant #nonant

What do you call a quadrant but that's one of 9 sections, like in a tic-tac-toe game? Is it a nonant?

"He began the tic-tac-toe game by placing an X in the center nonant."

Hmmm.

#whatsthewordfor #geometry #quadrant #nonant

What do you call a quadrant but that's one of 9 sections, like in a tic-tac-toe game? Is it a nonant?

"He began the tic-tac-toe game by placing an X in the center nonant."

Hmmm.

#whatsthewordfor #geometry #quadrant #nonant

What do you call a quadrant but that's one of 9 sections, like in a tic-tac-toe game? Is it a nonant?

"He began the tic-tac-toe game by placing an X in the center nonant."

Hmmm.

#whatsthewordfor #geometry #quadrant #nonant

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#quadrant : the fourth part

- German: der Quadrant

- Italian: quadrante

- Portuguese: quadrante

- Spanish: cuadrante

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