The opening date of a new shoe store at a town shopping centre as been brought forward amid the news the retailer has invested more than £600,000 in the shop. 

It had been revealed that Deichmann was due to open its new branch in Bury St Edmunds on Saturday, July 6. 

However, it will now be unveiled on Tuesday, July 2 - with an official celebration to be held four days later. 

The global retailer has revealed it has invested more than £600,000 in the new branch at arc shopping centre.

Eleven jobs have been created as a result of the new store opening.

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It is the latest major retailer set to open in the shopping centre. 

Primark and Everyman cinema opened their doors in the former Debenhams earlier this year, while Phase Eight is due to open in an empty unit.

It has led to an increase in footfall at the shopping centre, according to manager Allan Hassell.