Rushden Lakes has confirmed that Chi in the complex’s West Terrace has closed, with a new occupier potentially taking on the space soon.

Chi at Rushden Lakes opened its doors to the public on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, finding a space next to Nandos and offering contemporary pan-Asian food, and though it braved the pandemic, and lasted some years after, it has now closed permanently.

There has been a quick turnover of outlets, Jurassic Grill opened in 2023, but closed in January 2024 – and has since been replaced by Popeyes.

While the ‘Chi’ unit currently remains vacant, bosses at the shopping complex say there could soon be a new occupier in the space.

Donna French, Centre Manager at Rushden Lakes said: "We can confirm that Chi has now permanently closed. Whilst it is disappointing when a business closes, we are in advanced talks with a new occupier. Rushden Lakes continues to offer a diverse mix of retail and hospitality offerings, and we are pleased to confirm Rushden Lakes will soon return to being fully let."

The Rushden Lakes Chi outlet was the brand’s fifth in England, with other branches in Cambridge, Watford, Norwich and Basingstoke, however closures have meant only three remain, in Basingstoke, Bristol, and Northampton.