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River Island opens new office in Shoreditch

Published
Aug 16, 2016

British retailer River Island has opened a new office on Curtain Road. The space serves as a place for digital collaboration and supports the brand’s commitment to technology.


River Island's new tech hub in East London - Photo: River Island


“River Island has placed technology at the core of our strategy, implementing ground up investment and ensuring everyone within the company thinks and operates in a digital first way,” says Ben Lewis, CEO.

“We are plugging into something new as we move forward, positioning our thinking and development against the very best in the tech sector – we want to be renowned in the industry as pioneers, seeking out the best people and nurturing talent,” he added.

The Shoreditch office will be home to 70 employees. It adds to the company's headquarters located in West London.

River Island has 350 stores across the UK, Ireland and internationally throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe, as well as six dedicated online sites operating in four different currencies.

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