THE massive £350 million Rock Triangle development in Bury is becoming a marketing mecca.

An exclusive retailer open day introduced a clutch of national retailers to view the site.

The 506,000 sq ft retail and leisure development, which is due to open its doors in July, will be the only shopping centre outside of London to be completed in 2010.

The open day attracted 22 national and regional retailers to the site, including Arcadia, Cafe Nero, Starbucks, and JJB Sports. Following the tour, feedback from the retailers was described as “extremely positive”.

The development has so far recorded a high level of interest with major retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Primark and Next, already announcing they will be taking up space.

Richard Poyser, the assistant director of retail leasing for developers Hammerson said: “The level of interest from potential retailers demonstrates the significance of The Rock.”