[5] The plans included demolishing the clock tower to be replaced with a massive steel grid with ‘Marlands Shopping’ displayed in illuminated letters visible from Westquay.

[5] On the inside of the centre, stainless steel cladding replaced the marble surrounds to the lifts, the toilets were refurbished and a second mother and baby room was built.

[6] These included a new black-lit, glazed entrance feature to replace the clock structure on Above Bar, a new entrance lobby from Portland Terrace opposite the Asda supermarket, internal changes to create a better link between ground and first floor shops, removal of the bandstand feature by Dunnes store and the introduction of a new mall cafe.

[7] The owners planned to build a new entrance by constructing a covered walkway leading from Above Bar to Manchester Street, with the roof being glazed in clear reflective glass.

[12] On 13 March 2023, video game store The Loft Ladder closed down after ten years, citing that the company hopes to relocate to the city centre.

[16] The new owners intended to rebrand the mall by introducing new retailers to fill the empty shop spaces and compete with Westquay.