Market Hall welcomes latest wave of independent traders

Derby City Council’s Market Hall has welcomed a fresh wave of independent traders – including a traditional haberdashery, a vibrant fashion boutique and a sustainable gardening supplies business.

Doreen’s & Eden is a family-run haberdashery managed by Susan Watkins, which stocks an extensive range of supplies.

It also stocks items knitted on-site, such as baby clothes, alongside exclusive suppliers not widely found locally.

Eredità & aDesso has become a permanent stall following a successful period as a pop-up.

The boutique, whose Italian name means ‘heritage and now’, is run by Anne Chaisty, who uses her extensive experience in garment and accessory design to curate a diverse range of items.

Mark’s Wilder Gardens is run by Mark Cummings, a gardener whose work has been recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

He is another pop-up trader who’s making the move to a permanent unit.

The retail side of the business focuses on sustainable, UK-sourced garden products for professionals and amateurs, while Mark also offers an ecologically focused garden design and consultation service.

The new traders join another Derby Market Hall newcomer Martins, which relocated its established grocer and deli business to the venue in December.

Councillor Nadine Peatfield, leader of Derby City Council and cabinet member for city centre, regeneration, strategy and policy, said: “It’s very exciting to welcome even more traders to Derby Market Hall.

“We know people have missed having a haberdashery in the city centre, so we’re delighted to have Doreen’s and Eden here.

“I’m already a huge fan and regular customer of Eredità & aDesso so I’m thrilled Anne has chosen to join us permanently. Mark’s Wilder Gardens is a fantastic addition to our varied retail offer.”

Opening alongside the new retailers will be three stalls offering support, workshops and services.

Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance a coordinated citywide network tackling food insecurity and the wider challenges of poverty and inequality in Derby, will open a community shop.

It will provide food support via a referral system for those impacted by the rising cost of living and other crises, and year-round school uniform support.

Snap and Chat, which is dedicated to fostering well-being and connection through photography, has moved into a permanent stall following a successful pop-up.

And Waste to Wonder, run by Down To Earth Derby, will have a stall showing people how the circular economy works by taking old materials like plastic and food and turning them into new products, workshops, and hands-on experiences.

Throughout January, small businesses can also book a pop-up stall at Derby Market Hall for free.

To view availability and apply for a spot click here.