Popularity
Previously, the Eagle Centre attracted 19,000,000 shoppers a year, which has been predicted to rise to around 26,000,000 visitors following the extension opening.
The number of shops moving into Westfield Derby has led to concerns that parts of Derby city centre may become a ghost town, with few shops remaining outside the centre.
This has proved true with a recent report placing Derby as the worst urban centre in the UK for empty shop units. The rate of occupancy across the city stands at almost 22%.
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