ProCook becomes latest brand to sign at Derbion. Specialist kitchenware brand ProCook is the latest in a recent flurry of lettings at Derbion after it signed a lease to occupy a 2,241 sq ft space at the East Midland's leading retail and leisure destination. The new Derbion store will mark ProCook's first ever Derby location and will showcase the brand's latest store design, creating an inspiring and welcoming space for customers to explore its full range of kitchen and dining products. The signing of ProCook follows a run of new leasing announcements at Derbion with Superdry & Co, independent toy store BarnDawg, bakery school Dew, and health and beauty specialists Savers, Thérapie and Royal Oud joining the centre's line-up. These recent lettings, alongside the openings of Bodycare and Bath and Body Works, highlight the strong demand Derbion continues to see from both independent local retailers and international brands. This increased interest comes at an exciting time for Derby with several major development projects taking place which will add to the residential, business, and cultural mix helping to create a vibrant city centre. Meanwhile, the city's selection as the future national headquarters for Great British Railways, and reputation as one of the UK's manufacturing hotspots, supported by anchors such as Rolls Royce, Alstrom, and Infinity Park Derby technology hub, is helping to fuel job creation and drive spend potential. Beth McDonald, Managing Director at Derbion said: "ProCook becomes the latest brand to select Derbion for its flagship location in the East Midlands, cementing our position as the go-to destination for retailers in the region. The addition of ProCook follows an action-packed couple of months for our leasing and asset management team as we continue to refresh our line-up to curate a diverse tenant mix which caters for people of all ages." Lee Tappenden, CEO at ProCook added: "The opening of our Derbion store marks another important milestone in our retail expansion and reflects our continued investment in bringing the ProCook brand to major retail destinations across the UK. This is a great setting to showcase our latest store design and products to Derby's growing young professional population."

ProCook signs for first Derby store at Derbion. Kitchenware specialist ProCook has signed for a 2,241 sq ft store at Derbion, its first in Derby, adding to a run of recent lettings at the shopping centre that includes Superdry & Co, Savers and Thérapie. 22nd October 2026 Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook has signed a lease on a 2,241 sq ft unit at Derbion, the retail and leisure destination in Derby city centre, where it will open its first store in the city. The store will feature ProCook's latest store design, giving customers the chance to explore its full range of kitchen and dining products. The Derby signing adds to the brand's growing store estate, following its new store at Braehead Shopping Centre announced earlier this year. The signing follows a run of recent lettings at Derbion, with Superdry & Co, independent toy shop BarnDawg, bakery school Dew and health and beauty retailers Savers, Thérapie and Royal Oud all joining the centre's line-up. Bodycare and Bath & Body Works have also opened there. The lettings come as Derby undergoes several major development projects that will add to the city centre's residential, business and cultural mix. The city's selection as the future national headquarters of Great British Railways, together with a manufacturing base that includes Rolls-Royce, Alstom and the Infinity Park Derby technology hub, is also supporting job creation and spending potential. Terry Clark is the Publisher and Content Director of 365 Retail, with more than a decade of experience covering retail design, technology innovations, store openings and the wider retail industry. He also works closely with leading retailers, suppliers, agencies, events and industry awards across the UK.

ProCook H1 sales climb 16 per cent as eCommerce gains lead. 15th October 2026 ProCook's revenue rose 16.3 per cent to £39.7m in the first half of FY27, with eCommerce growth outpacing retail, according to the kitchenware group's latest trading update. Revenue in the 16 weeks to 11 October was £24.1m, up 13.2 per cent year on year. eCommerce revenue grew 17.9 per cent, while retail revenue increased 10.6 per cent, supported by new store openings. Like-for-like revenue rose 8.3 per cent in H1. eCommerce like-for-like sales grew 21.6 per cent, compared with 0.6 per cent growth in retail. ProCook said hot weather reduced store footfall early in Q2, before trading strengthened in the second half. It reported that it outperformed the UK kitchenware market by 20 percentage points in H1. The group said gross margin and operating costs were in line with expectations and it remained confident of delivering a strong full-year performance in line with market expectations. It said H1 typically accounts for about 40 per cent of full-year revenue, leaving profitability weighted towards H2. Three stores opened during the half. ProCook transferred its Gloucester warehouse to DHL in July and expects to launch Shopify after peak season and before FY27 year-end. Net debt was £3.7m at the half-year, with £12.3m in available liquidity. The company said the position reflected cash generation alongside seasonal stock build and £2.2m of capital expenditure, primarily on new store openings.