Retail Property - Braintree centre signs three more big-name stores

Three retailers have signed up for the 112,000 sq ft (10,405 sq m) George Yard shopping centre at Braintree, Essex.

Game has taken a 2,025 sq ft (185 sq m) unit over two floors on a 10-year lease at a rent of£37,500 a year.

Carphone Warehouse has taken 1,045 sq ft (100 sq m) over two floors on a 10-year lease at£22,500 a year. In addition, Toni and Guy has taken 1,725 sq ft (160 sq m) on a 15-year lease at£30,000 a year.

Other tenants at the centre include Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Virgin and WHSmith.