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FI Retail: Retail spaces that help businesses grow and connect with their customers

Our retail premises are designed around people, footfall and place. Choosing the right retail space is about understanding customers as much as it is about location. FI Retail provides retail premises shaped around how people move and shop, helping retailers connect with the audiences that matter most to their business.

We work with national brands and independent retailers to offer retail units to let across the UK, from high street shops and neighbourhood centres to established shopping destinations. Each space is supported by practical management, strong local insight and a long-term approach that helps retailers trade with confidence.

Our role goes beyond providing retail property. We act as a supportive partner, focused on footfall and customer connections that drive steady growth for our retail partners.

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Retail

Locations informed by local demographics and demand

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Supportive retail management that helps businesses trade

Retail performance depends on more than the unit itself. Day-to-day management, responsiveness, and care all shape how customers experience a place.

FI Retail provides hands-on estate management across our retail properties, ensuring spaces are well-presented and easy to trade from. Our teams work closely with retailers, responding quickly to issues and maintaining environments that encourage repeat visits.

By staying involved and accessible, we help create retail spaces that remain welcoming while driving sales for our partners.

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Curated tenant mix that strengthens footfall.

Retail spaces perform best when neighbouring businesses complement one another. A balanced tenant mix encourages dwell time, shared footfall and stronger overall trading conditions.

FI Retail takes a considered approach to tenant mix across shopping centres and retail destinations. We balance national brands with independent retailers, everyday convenience with leisure and food, creating environments that feel active and purposeful rather than fragmented.

This approach helps retailers benefit not only from their own offer, but from the strength of its surroundings.

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Working with councils to support retail-led community spaces.

Retail plays a vital role in local communities. Town centres and shopping destinations are places where people connect and spend time together.

FI Retail works closely with local councils and stakeholders to support regeneration and reinvestment in retail environments. Through careful management and long-term planning, we help strengthen existing retail locations and support their relevance within the community.

This collaborative approach allows retail spaces to evolve alongside changing customer needs while continuing to support local economies.

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Seasonal Activities and Family Experiences

We believe retail destinations should offer more than just shopping; they should be hubs for community memories. From festive highlights like Santa’s Grottos that draw families from across the region to seasonal workshops and pop-up markets, we host events that increase dwell time and bring people together. These activities ensure our centres remain vibrant, high-footfall environments throughout the year.

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Active Spaces for Local Participation

Our commitment to community regeneration means creating spaces where local residents feel a sense of ownership. We facilitate community-led activities and local initiatives that transform traditional shopping centres into "community spaces". By providing a platform for local talent and neighborhood events, we help strengthen the social fabric of the areas we serve.

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Collaborative Local Programming

Working closely with local councils, we curate a calendar of events designed to drive footfall and support the local economy. Whether it is holiday-themed celebrations or educational community pop-ups, these initiatives are part of our long-term approach to making retail premises relevant and essential to the daily lives of local people.

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Seasonal Activities and Family Experiences

We believe retail destinations should offer more than just shopping; they should be hubs for community memories. From festive highlights like Santa’s Grottos that draw families from across the region to seasonal workshops and pop-up markets, we host events that increase dwell time and bring people together. These activities ensure our centres remain vibrant, high-footfall environments throughout the year.

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Active Spaces for Local Participation

Our commitment to community regeneration means creating spaces where local residents feel a sense of ownership. We facilitate community-led activities and local initiatives that transform traditional shopping centres into "community spaces". By providing a platform for local talent and neighborhood events, we help strengthen the social fabric of the areas we serve.

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Collaborative Local Programming

Working closely with local councils, we curate a calendar of events designed to drive footfall and support the local economy. Whether it is holiday-themed celebrations or educational community pop-ups, these initiatives are part of our long-term approach to making retail premises relevant and essential to the daily lives of local people.

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Retail destinations

Retail space designed around how people shop

St Peters Mall

Vibrant Shopping Location

St Peter’s Mall offers indoor retail space to let in Derby city centre. Located between Derbion and the heart of the pedestrianised retail area, this vibrant shopping location sees over 1.3 million annual visitors and benefits from easy access to 3,700 city centre parking spaces. The mall comprises 26,000 sq ft of prime retail space in a high-footfall location at the heart of Derby.

26K

Sq ft

1.3M

Visitors

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North Point Shopping Centre

Established Retail Destination

North Point Shopping Centre is an established retail destination with a fantastic lineup of retailers. Spread across 217,000 sq ft and more than 70 retail units, the shopping centre – located in the Hull suburb of Bransholme – offers a mix of convenience, fashion, food & beverage, and specialist shops and services to deliver a vibrant and diverse shopping environment.

217K

Sq ft

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The Brunel Shopping Centre

Retail Heart of Swindon

The Brunel Shopping Centre plays a vital role in the retail heart of Swindon with 520,000 sqft of retail space. Shoppers can choose from premier retail brands as well as smaller independent shops, in addition, there is a variety of food and leisure operators in the centre.

520K

Sq ft

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St Peters Mall

Vibrant Shopping Location

St Peter’s Mall offers indoor retail space to let in Derby city centre. Located between Derbion and the heart of the pedestrianised retail area, this vibrant shopping location sees over 1.3 million annual visitors and benefits from easy access to 3,700 city centre parking spaces. The mall comprises 26,000 sq ft of prime retail space in a high-footfall location at the heart of Derby.

26K

Sq ft

1.3M

Visitors

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North Point Shopping Centre

Established Retail Destination

North Point Shopping Centre is an established retail destination with a fantastic lineup of retailers. Spread across 217,000 sq ft and more than 70 retail units, the shopping centre – located in the Hull suburb of Bransholme – offers a mix of convenience, fashion, food & beverage, and specialist shops and services to deliver a vibrant and diverse shopping environment.

217K

Sq ft

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The Brunel Shopping Centre

Retail Heart of Swindon

The Brunel Shopping Centre plays a vital role in the retail heart of Swindon with 520,000 sqft of retail space. Shoppers can choose from premier retail brands as well as smaller independent shops, in addition, there is a variety of food and leisure operators in the centre.

520K

Sq ft

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A clear route to your next retail space

Whether you are opening a new store, relocating or expanding your portfolio, FI Retail keeps the process clear and straightforward.

You can contact our team to discuss current retail units to let, upcoming availability or longer-term opportunities. Once you enquire, we’ll take the time to understand your business, target customers, and preferred locations so that we can advise you on suitable options and next steps with clarity.

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FAQs

FI Retail provides a wide range of retail premises to let, including high-street shops, shopping centre units, retail and leisure space, and flexible retail environments. Spaces vary in size and layout to suit different business types and customer audiences.

Use our  property search to find out more

We focus on locations with established demand and manage our retail environments carefully. This includes curating tenant mix, maintaining welcoming public areas and working with councils and partners to keep destinations active and relevant.

Yes. We work alongside local authorities to support retail-led regeneration, reinvest in existing centres and strengthen community-focused retail destinations.

Absolutely. Workplace design is at the core of what we do. We map out how your teams collaborate, focus and move through the day, and we shape the layout around those patterns to create a space that works naturally for your people.

You can contact our team directly to discuss retail premises to let, shop space availability or specific opportunities. We will guide you through your options and help you take the next step with confidence.

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