Top fashion retailer announces Derbion expansion

River Island has become the latest retailer at Derbion to announce plans to take a larger unit within the shopping centre.

The retailer is to move from its current 8,000 sq ft store to a new 11,000 sq ft space, which will enable it to stock a greater variety of fashion across womenswear, menswear and kids.

Work to transform the unit is set to begin in May, with the new River Island store due to open its doors later this summer.

The announcement follows a string of investments from retailers such as The Body Shop, Toy Planet and Superdrug, who are all improving their existing units within the centre.

New retailers, including FLANNELS and Mango, have also enjoyed success at Derbion since opening their doors and Jack Wills is set to arrive later this year.

Michael Boundy, senior asset manager at Derbion, said: “It’s great to see even more of our retailers showing confidence in both the centre and Derby.

“River Island’s investment and significant upsize demonstrates Derbion’s compelling offer to retailers, with many international, national and regional brands enjoying real success here.”