Agent helps gift firm’s expansion

A personalised gifting brand has expanded into a former bank premises following a deal completed by property agents Salloway.

Solesmith has bought the former RBS building in Burton as it looks to grow the corporate merchandise and embroidery services side of the business.

The property, in Station Street, was formerly occupied by RBS, with recruiter Pertemps previously occupying the first-floor space.

Solesmith was founded by proprietor Lauren Dorling in 2014 when she saw a gap in the personalised gift market for personalised socks.

The business now has gift ranges that it designs and makes for major high street brands such as Next, Joules, Dunelm and John Lewis.

Anwar Hussain, associate partner at Salloway, who brokered the sale, said: “As a former bank comprising just under 6,000 sq ft, this property attracted a lot of interest.

“It really is great to see a local independent business become established not only in the local market but thriving nationally through its supply to major high street brands and its online presence. We wish Lauren and her team the very best.”