Latest News | 25 August 2020
New retailers to hatch at intu Derby
Bondholder intu Derby is relaunching its Hatch initiative, giving small businesses from across the region the chance of winning free retail space.
The potentially life-changing prize, offered in association with Revo, includes a store within the shopping centre for a period of six weeks, completely rent free.
Those who are interested in applying have until Tuesday 8th September to submit their applications via the intu Derby website, with the winning store set to open from mid-November to the end of December, giving the successful business the chance to make the most of the busiest shopping period of the year.
Adam Tamsett, general manager at intu Derby, said: “We’re delighted to be running the Hatch initiative for the second time, in collaboration with Revo, we believe this competition will give the winner a fantastic chance to expand and grow. We’re certain we’ll see an array of inspiring businesses apply and are very much looking forward to welcoming the winner to intu Derby this autumn.”
The Hatch initiative was first run at the shopping destination last year and the huge response from businesses across the Midlands led to three pop-ups opening at intu Derby, among which was fellow Bondholder Project D, which also decided to stay longer at the centre at the end of its six-week period, due to their incredible success with visitors.
As well as winning prime retail space, benefiting from the centre’s footfall of over 21 million visitors a year, the 2020 winner will also have access to marketing support from intu Derby to further aid and strengthen business growth.
Adam added: “We hope to replicate the brilliant success of our past winners, Project D and Design 44, who have proven to be so popular with visitors. So, whether you know a start-up or small business who would love the chance to win rent-free retail space, are a Midlands entrepreneur who dreams of the opportunity to join a busy city shopping destination, or even if you’re an online retailer who wants to take the step into a physical store, we’d love to hear from you!
Entries to the Hatch competition close on Tuesday 8 September at 5pm, with the winner being announced at the end of September. For more information and to apply, please click here.
