DV8 opens first store in Wales

Irish independent fashion retailer DV8 has opened its first store in Wales as it looks

to expand its business in the UK.

The chain opened its first store in Wales in Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre last week and at the end of the month the retailer will open its first English store at the Grand Arcade shopping centre in Wigan.

Founded in 1994, the menswear and womenswear chain has more than 30 stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and sells its own branded clothing as well as brands including Lipsy, Fred Perry, Vero Moda and Jack & Jones.

The chain will offer similar products to its Irish stores and will compete in the same market as established UK high street names Sports Direct-owned Republic and JD’s Bank chain.