Footlocker Highcross Shopping Center Leicester - FlexiGlide Vision Air

FlexiGlide Vision Air at Footlocker Leicester just after installation

Highcross Shopping Centre Leicester has some of the UK’s biggest brands, and Footlocker is one of them. The store was being fitted out by a professional contractor, and as part of this work our FlexiGlide Vision Air perforated shutter was used for the shop's entrance.

As with most shopping centres across the UK, we delivered the shutter out of hours when the centre was closed, and then installed it the following day. This way there was minimal disruption for the shopping public at Highcross.

Footlocker chose our micro perforated shutter in white, because the small perforations allows the shutter still to be see-through, while preventing anyone from putting their hands through it.

Photos FlexiGlide Vision Air at Footlocker Leicester

These pictures show the shutter right after it was installed. At this point the main contractor still had work to do around our sliding shutter, to make it fit in completely with the rest of the store, so this is of course not yet the final look of the store-entrance. However, the photos show clearly how the shutter is installed and works in relation to the rest of the opening.

Sliding shutter curtain seen from the inside of the store Detail of where the sliding shutter securely locks against the wall Sliding security shutter closed and locked in front of a shop-entrance

Note: you can tap the photos for a larger version.

About Footlocker

Footlocker is a global retailer that specializes in athletic shoes and related accessories. The company operates over 3,000 stores worldwide and is a leading brand in the sportswear industry. They carry a wide variety of athletic shoe brands, and offer a range of shoes for all kinds of sports.

A high-quality shopping experience

As a brand Footlocker is known for its focus on customer service and strives to provide a high-quality shopping experience for its customers. So we were proud to be able to contribute to that with our sliding security shutter.

Person running on sports shoes
We're proud to contribute to Footlocker's quality shopping experience with our FlexiGlide sliding shutter.

About Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester

The Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester has won several awards for its design, including the RIBA East Midlands Award in 2009, and has over 100 shops, restaurants, and a cinema. It is a popular shopping destination in Leicester and attracts visitors from across the region.

The exterior of the building is made up of sleek, curved glass panels and modern architecture, making it a distinctive feature in the cityscape. Inside, the mall is spacious and airy, with high ceilings and natural light streaming in through the large windows.

Overall, Highcross Shopping Centre has a modern and stylish feel, with a wide range of shops and facilities to cater to all tastes and interests. We believe the FlexiGlide shutter we installed here fits in very well.

Part of the Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester with a footbridge crossing Vaughan Way below.
Highcross has a modern design, which has won several awards. The centre is a popular shopping destination in Leicester and attracts visitors from across the region.

Why we delivered our sliding shutter out of hours

We typically deliver and install security shutters in shopping centres out of hours, when the centre is closed. This minimises disruption to shoppers and businesses and is also safer. Installing a shutter during regular shopping hours would require blocking off the area around the installation site, which would limit access to nearby stores and could potentially cause safety hazards.

By delivering and installing the shutter out of hours, the installation can be completed quickly and efficiently without causing any disruption to shoppers or businesses. This also allows us to work without any time pressure and in a safer environment, reducing the risk of any accidents and errors.

Additionally, installing a security shutter out of hours can help maintain the aesthetic appearance of the shopping centre, as the installation process can be somewhat messy and disruptive. By completing the installation outside of regular shopping hours, we can clean up before the centre reopens to the public.

The interior of Highcross shopping centre in Leicester
Maneuvering a large security shutter past the shopping public, to the site of installation can be somewhat hazardous. That's why we normally deliver our security shutters when the shopping centre is closed.

More information about shopping centre sliding shutters

FlexiGlide sliding shutters are often an excellent choice for securing store-entrances in shopping centres when they are closed. Our sliding shutters can span any width and can also curve around corners; something that traditional roller shutters can't do.

Moreover, sliding shutters need minimal headspace and slide away completely when not in use. This means the opening is completely clear when the shop operates, which keeps the store's entrance maximally inviting to shoppers.

Get in touch to discuss your project

If you'd like more information about sliding shutters in general, or how they can help specifically in a shopping centre environment, we'd love to hear from you. We're passionate about sliding security shutters and would welcome the opportunity to discuss the possibilities with you.

You can get in touch with us by phone on 01392 270 218, or by email on [email protected]. Alternatively, send a message through the contact form here and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Photo credits

Photo of runner by Chander R. The interior of Highcross Shopping Centre by Mat Fascione. The exterior of Highcross Shopping Centre also by Mat Fascione. FlexiGlide Vision Air photos at Footlocker Leicester © HVP Security Shutters Ltd.

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