School uniform shop now open at The Rock Shopping Centre

Monday, 12 May 2025 10:46

By David Murphy

A SCHOOL uniform shop has officially opened its doors at The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury.

Smart Start Schoolwear, part of the Debonair Schoolwear group, is the latest tenant to join the centre.

The retailer, which has school uniform stores across the North West, including in Wythenshawe and Oldham has opened in a unit in St John’s Gardens at The Rock, opposite M&S.

A spokesperson for Smart Start Schoolwear said: “We’re really excited to have opened in Bury and are thrilled to be a part of The Rock. Our new store offers quality and value from the get-go. We meet the needs of parents and schools alike and are dedicated to maintaining high standards.

“Our shop is well-lit, clean, child-friendly and offers a modern shopping environment with plenty of changing rooms and knowledgeable staff to offer a refreshing experience. We look forward to meeting our new customers very soon.”

Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Smart Start Schoolwear to The Rock and wish the team every success.”

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