The new Cotswolds Designer Outlet is set to open its doors in July this year.
Coming to Tewkesbury just off the M5, the retail destination has already seen most of the units already sold and is expected to rival Bicester Village in Oxfordshire.
Plans last summer stated the site aimed to open in spring of 2025 but this has now been pushed back to summer.
Bosses behind the arrival of the shopping destination have confirmed that the doors will open in July.
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This comes after the announcement that two major fashion brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, have both set to open new stores at the location.
Simon Tothill, property and development director at developer Robert Hitchins Ltd said: "Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger are an incredible addition to the line-up, and with more names to be shared soon, there is a hugely compelling story for the many retail brands who are already expressing interest in phase two.
"This project has been many years in the making, a long-term vision to bring forward an exceptional retail-led development in this strategic location that would provide an economic boost with huge job opportunities for the region, and a vibrant retail and dining offer at its heart.
"We’re now at a particularly important milestone in the build programme, as we hand over to retailers and brands to commence their individual shop-fits.
"With only a few more weeks to opening, all our teams, consultants, contractors and partners are working together to fine-tune the details for what will be the go-to shopping destination for visitors from near and far; enjoying a full day out in a beautifully designed, Cotswolds-inspired retail setting.”
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These will join already confirmed names such as BOSS, Levi’s, GUESS, Sweaty Betty, M&S, Adidas, Radley and Under Armour.
Shoppers will also be able to grab a bite to eat at Wagamama, Zizzi, Five Guys, Pret a Manger, Caffe Nero, 200 Degrees and Knead Bakery.
Once completed, Cotswolds Designer Outlet is expected to create up to 500 new retail jobs across the 55+ individual stores and restaurants, as well as in the management and operations of the outlet centre itself.
John Boughton, Bouygues UK’s managing director for the South West and Wales, said: “Our site team has been incredibly busy powering through key stages of this programme, from the steel frames to the scaffolding, from ground works to roofing.
"On average, we have around 100 people working on site each day and the stunning drone videos show just how far we’ve come.”
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