DEVELOPERS have ended more than two years of speculation by revealing the name of the company that has bought the site on High Row, Darlington, left vacant by Dressers.
Teesside-based property developer Terrace Hill has confirmed that Menswear chain Bertie Quality Clothing has bought the premises for an undisclosed figure.
The former stationers' was shut down in April 2001 after 150 years of trading in the town.
The firm will relocate early next year from its current store in Northgate into the new building.
Martyn Collins, of Knight Frank, which acted on behalf of Bertie, said: "The firm already has an outlet in Darlington, but was looking for larger premises. This site will allow for greater scope to increase the business and complements the other stores that Bertie operates in Bishop Auckland, Middlesbrough, Stockton and York."
Terrace Hill said there had been other strong expressions of interest before the deal with Bertie was done.
Dressers' store in Northallerton also closed in 2001 and was quickly replaced by Ottakar's.
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