House of Fraser, unable to commit to a long-term lease, closed in March 2014, and was replaced by
Next and
Primark. With the proposed closure of the adjacent
Greyfriars bus station, the centre was due to expand over the reclaimed site. However, this proposal was terminated on the 14 July 2014, and the bus station site given back to
Northampton Borough Council. L&G then announced a £3 million refurbishment of the centre, due for completion in September 2014, involving new entrance canopies, refurbished toilets, updated ceilings, lighting, flooring, lifts and signage. The Grosvenor Centre spans over 320,000 square feet of retail, food and leisure space. The centre has more than 50 shops and eateries with an individual mix of stores and high street brands. ==References==