A Bury St Edmunds clothes shop has opened in its new larger premises today. 

Phase Eight was located in Abbeygate Street but in May it was revealed it would relocate to a "considerably larger" premises at the arc shopping centre in the west Suffolk town. 

On July 19 at 11am the new store, 2,389 sq. ft which is 347% larger than the previous one, opened its doors and within minutes was already busy with customers. 

Inside of the new Phase Eight shopInside of the new Phase Eight shop (Image: Newsquest)

The shop is in the arc Bury St EdmundsThe shop is in the arc Bury St Edmunds (Image: Newsquest)

Caraline Money, group retail director at Phase Eight, said: "We are proud to be opening our new store in Bury St Edmunds, a town we have successfully traded in for the past 15 years.

"The new larger location enables us to showcase limited-edition ranges such as the petite collection, bridal and black-tie which were not previously available in the market.

"Our experienced store manager Ann and her dedicated team are excited to welcome both new and returning customers to the stunning new store."

It opened on July 19It opened on July 19 (Image: Newsquest)

Inside the new storeInside the new store (Image: Newsquest)

The till areaThe till area (Image: Newsquest)

Allan Hassell, centre manager arc Shopping Centre, said: "We're delighted to welcome Phase Eight to our fantastic line up of tenants here at arc Shopping Centre.

"Having had a presence in Bury St Edmunds for many years, it’s great to have Phase Eight further strengthening the fashion offering at the centre with their stunning new shopfit and bigger store."

Customers began to browse the store minutes after openingCustomers began to browse the store minutes after opening (Image: Newsquest)

Phase Eight from the outsidePhase Eight from the outside (Image: Newsquest)

Accessories shelves at the back of the storeAccessories shelves at the back of the store (Image: Newsquest)

The new shop adopts Phase Eight's new store concept which has been rolled out since the opening of their London Westfield White City flagship in 2022.

It will showcase the brand's latest event and ready to wear collections with sizes ranging from 8 to 18, as well as shoes and accessories. 

It will also also house limited-edition ranges such as the petite collection, bridal, cruise collection and their premium black-tie range Collection 8.