A historic retail building in Derby city centre has been sold for the first time since its construction, marking a notable shift in its future use. The former Central Co-op department store at the junction of East Street and Exchange Street, most recently occupied by furniture retailer Lee Longlands, has been acquired by RCCG Solid Rock Church.
The church, currently based on Woods Lane, will relocate its operations to the city-centre site. This acquisition follows the recent closure of Lee Longlands, ending the building’s longstanding role in retail.
Property agency Rigby & Co facilitated the commercial transaction on behalf of Central Co-op. The building occupies a strategic position between Derbion shopping centre and the soon-to-reopen Victorian Market Hall, both key elements in Derby’s urban regeneration efforts.
