Deichmann has confirmed it is opening a new shop in Salisbury.

A spokesperson for the company said it is "a fantastic opportunity" but added that they could not confirm a concrete opening date at present.

The planning application (ref PL/2022/02309), made to Wiltshire Council for alterations to the site in Old George Mall, has now been approved.

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The German chain applied to make a new shop front and signage for 31-33 Old George Mall, the vacant retail unit where Topshop used to be.

According to planning application documents, Deichmann owns the site.

The documents say the company is to "undertake a fit out" of the premises, and that the store should offer six full-time and four part-time positions.

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Works to the site will include replacing the existing doors with new ‘frameless’ glass doors, with a powder coat finish for the new aluminium frames in grey matte, for "visual amenity".

The new signage will be the company's name in green illuminated LED letters.

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Plans for the front of the store

Originating in Germany, Deichmann has been running since 1913, employing around 42,000 people in 31 countries.

It is said to be Europe's largest shoe retailer.

To view the plans in full, click here.

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