Primark's major move from historic Cornmarket to Derby shopping centre set for 2027
Primark will remain open for trading as usual until its new concept store - boasting an enhanced look and feel - at Derbion is ready to open.
Primark is set to open a newly curated store at Derbion in 2027, marking the next chapter in the much-loved brand’s long-standing relationship with Derby.
The move to Derbion will see Primark leave its current location on Cornmarket and open a newly curated store which is set to open in 2027.
Primark will remain open for trading as usual until its new space at Derbion is ready to open.
The new store will have an enhanced look and feel, and feature Primark’s fan-favourite items across clothing and accessories, plus its Home and Beauty offer.
Located on Level 1, Primark will have its own dedicated entrance directly from Albion Street, creating a direct link to the new store and centre for shoppers.
This is part of Derbion’s ongoing development work on Albion Walk, designed to prepare the space for the arrival of Primark and enhance the overall shopping experience for visitors.
Primark has been in the city for over 50 years, after opening its first-ever store in Great Britain in Derby, back in 1974. Since then, it remains a popular destination for shoppers across the East Midlands and beyond, and now operates 198 stores up and down UK high streets.
To make way for the new Primark store, Derbion has worked with existing retailers near and around Albion Walk to relocate many of them within the centre.
Brands such as Superdrug, H. Samuel, The Perfume Shop and Iceland have recently moved to new spaces in Derbion.
Beth McDonald, managing director of Derbion, said: “Welcoming Primark to Derbion is a major and exciting milestone.
“Primark has been part of Derby’s history for over 50 years, and we’re thrilled to be part of the next chapter in the brand’s continued story in the city.
“We can’t wait for their opening, which we’re confident will attract shoppers from across the region to experience everything Derbion has to offer.
“The highly anticipated announcement marks another key development in the ongoing evolution of Derbion, reinforcing our commitment to creating a vibrant and dynamic retail and leisure destination for visitors.”
Philippa Nibbs, director of sales for South & East Region at Primark UK, said: “We’re very proud of our long-standing presence in Derby, with over 50 years of bringing local shoppers our great value fashion, beauty and homeware, creating jobs for local people and supporting the wider community.
“Our move to Derbion in 2027 will mark an exciting new chapter in our journey and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for our new store.
“In the meantime, we are open as usual on Cornmarket and look forward to sharing more updates with our customers and colleagues in the coming months.”