Security firm the right fit for fashion store opening in city

A DERBY security company’s move to serviced offices in Pride Park has already paid dividends with several new client gains.

Monarch Security, whose clients range from Covid testing centres to members of the Saudi royal family, marked its sixth-month anniversary with a recent move to Oberoi Business Hub in St Christopher’s Way.

And the move has quickly resulted in additional business, including security services for a new designer fashion outlet store which will soon be opening in the city.

Entrepreneurs Lenny Reynolds and Matthew Brown are currently refurbishing 3,000 sq ft premises next to Mr Reynolds existing business Right Blinds on Ascot Drive and plan to open Brand Outlet as soon as lockdown restrictions allow.

In the meantime, part of the £50,000 refurbishment will create a takeaway sandwich shop called Lunch Box at the front of the premises which will start trading ahead of the full Brand Outlet opening. Monarch Security directors Farhaan Bhatti and Phil Wright, who have more than 25 years’ combined experience in the industry, have been advising Mr Reynolds on security and Covid-safe measures ahead of the opening and will provide 24/7 support once the store is operational.

Mr Reynolds said: “I love Derby but always felt the city was missing a good quality designer brand outlet store.

“With such high volumes of stock, I wanted to ensure we had the right security in place both in terms of systems and trained personnel.

“Working with Monarch Security means we will benefit from the team’s security know-how and customer service so they can meet and greet customers and ensure everyone is wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.”

Phil Wright said: “We knew the move to Oberoi Business Hub would help to take our business to the next level.

“Feedback from existing customers and new enquiries has been that this address, our website and marketing materials have set us apart from the competition.”