Popular shoe brand Skechers is set to open a store at The Rock this spring.

The store will take over the former Dorothy Perkins and Burtons unit which closed during the pandemic.

It will stock 700 lines including footwear and will create 15 new jobs in Bury.

The retailer is the latest in a number of new firms to open stores at The Rock within the last year.

The town centre shopping centre recently welcomed Paperchase, Blue Inc, Infinities, Bob & Berts and Legacy Pets to the shopping hub.

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Centre director at The Rock, Arnold Wilcox-Wood, said: “We are very excited to welcome Skechers to The Rock.

“It’s a popular brand and will be a great addition to both The Rock and Bury town centre as a whole.

“We wish the team huge success and we’re sure this new store will be a huge hit with our customers.”

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Skechers stocks a wide selection of footwear and apparel for men, women, and children.

The brand offers casual, athletic and fashion trends as well as sandals and boots.

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