Whistles and Hobbs join line-up at intu Derby

Whistles and Hobbs, both part of the TFG Brands (London) Group, are set to join the fashion line-up at intu Derby.

The brands have both signed for space on level two of the centre, where neighbours include BOSS, which opened last month, and premium confectionary retailer Hotel Chocolat, which opened a new cafe concept last year.

Residents within intu Derby’s core catchment have the highest disposable income compared to any other UK city according to research by personal finance firm Finder.com, making the centre attractive to premium brands.

Nick Round, regional managing director at intu, said: “Aspirational retailers are continuing to open in the most popular destinations where they can be sure their stores will flourish and intu Derby offers exactly the right location for the premium brands choosing to take space here.

“The centre has a strong retail and leisure mix, 22 million footfall and an affluent catchment boosted by the number of high-earning professionals working and living in and around Derby.”

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