Charlestown Square is the largest shopping and entertainment destination in the Newcastle and Hunter region. The superregional centre comprises a Myer department store, two discount department stores and three full line supermarkets. In addition, the centre has a strong entertainment, leisure, beauty and lifestyle component. In July 2016 Charlestown Square saw the introduction of global fast fashion retailer HM, the first store to open in Regional NSW as well as a Flagship Cotton On Mega store.