Tesco Mickleover is one of their Superstores (rather than the larger format Extra)…read more Whilst it doesn't carry a wider range of goods it does have an excellent selection of items including Tesco's F&F clothing range. The store can be extremely busy (especially before and after school and at weekends) but there's ample parking which is free for up to two hours. If you struggle with accessibility then there's a lift in the underground car park with step free access into the store and the aisles are easy to navigate. This store doesn't have a coffee shop but the bakery provides delicious breads and plenty of tasty snacks (doughnuts, cookies) and is well worth a visit. Further the store also provides contactless payments (up to £30) which is ideal if you use something like Apple or Android Pay. The staff are really friendly and will go out of their way to help you.

A sercutriy guard followed me out of the shop and asked me it I had paid for my shopping, I said…read moreyes I had, then he said show me your receipt. It was a good job I had my receipt because I was asked at the till if I wanted It. He said he stopped me because I walked out of one of the aisle. This is true, after I had paid for my shopping I then looked at some magazines on the rack near the exit. This was an experience which did not sit well with me and I shall not be shopping there again. My suggestion to Tesco at Mickleover is to always give the customer their receipt, and once the shopping has been paid for to then leave the shop.

Hooray! I made a discovery!…read more Bijou Vintage is a fascinating little vintage clothing, accessories, and jewellery shop on Mill Lane in West Derby. This place is sort of like the shops you'll find in Grand Central (Quiggins), but it seems to stock a lot more than some of those small shops. There are rails and rails of vintage dresses, skirts, and blouses in all different colours, fabrics, textures, and sizes. There is a LOT to see here! You'll also find tons of jewellery including lovely brooches, rings, necklaces, and more. There are glass cases of jewellery, and there are drawers and bowls full of rings that you can pick through. Everything is well arranged and tidy. This lady also makes her own jewellery and can do repairs on certain items if you just ask. :)

Absolutely abhorrent customer service. I can personally say I will never shop with this business…read more You'd think with such high prices (£32 for a pair of ugly shoes), they'd have good customer service. Maybe get the geriatric 90 year old farts who can't type or read out of your customer service. Asked a question, didn't wait for an answer, and ended the chat. Absolutely embarrassing. Save yourself the trouble and go find clothes in a rubbish bin. Better clothes. Better service, better value. Cheerio

As Next stores go, this is one of the best. Situated at the Kingsway just outside Derby city…read morecentre, it has ample parking. Downstairs is a vast array of women's clothes, accessories and shoes, with a sizeable Petite section. There is also a large childrenswear section and well presented homewares section, with duvets, curtains, as well as larger items like tables and sofas. Upstairs is a large menswear section with a great range of casualwear and formal wear too. Their range of formal shirts, ties and other accessories are difficult to beat. This store is obviously managed well, it is always tidy and well stocked; it only slips into chaos at sale time when it resembles a glorified rummage sale, when people lose all sense of reason!

A little treasure trove of second hand (& some new) childrens items, they sell clothes for girls &…read moreboys at reasonable prices, and have a huge variation of toys. The shop itself is quite small so once there are a couple of customers (usually accompanied by buggies due to the nature of the shop) it can become very crammed, but if you can get in & have a good rummage you won't leave empty handed (I certainly never can!) This is not a charity shop, but a small business & works where donations are taken from members of the public who receive 40% of the sale price, so if you want to get rid of old clothes & toys as long as they are good brands & in good condition they may take them & try to sell them (although they can be very fussy!)

Marks & Spencers, located on Kingsway Retail Park in Derby specialises in food & drink, as well as…read morecomplimentary products such as magazines, flowers & gift cards. I have got to say that this particular Marks & Spencers is a personal favourite. Although it is often busy, their product selection is fantastic & staff are so polite & helpful. Products are laid out well & packaging is clean & appealing.

Set on the Kingsway Retail Park, this branch of Marks and Spencer is an average sized stand alone…read morefood store. As you enter the pleasant smell of fresh bread from the in-store bakery makes the whole store seem inviting. Fresh flowers, cards and newspapers are the first to catch your eye, leading you to the well-stocked aisles packed with produce from fresh and vegetables, to a variety of fresh meats and fish. Their famous meal deals are also prevalent, as are the dairy and fresh food. Most of them M&S branded goods, but some well known high street brands are also starting to invade the shelves, which adds choice. The variety of pasta, bread, tinned goods, frozen food, confectionery, fresh bread/rolls etc. are equally impressive. Staff are friendly and helpful, and there is never too much of a queue. The price would prevent you doing an entire family shop here, but its a great place to come for a treat, where you know the quality of the food is high.

This is my regular Iceland store. I use it because it is only a short bus ride away and as with all…read moreIceland, if I spend over £25 I get it delivered free. The staff are all lovely and friendly and will chat away the time of day with anyone. The store isn't set out as well as it could be. I think it is a smaller space than other Iceland stores so they have packed the same amount in to a smaller space. There isn't much room down the aisles and if 1 person with a trolley is taking their time to browse then you have no hope of getting down there. The checkouts are also awkwardly laid out making it hard to find room to queue and I always have a job getting my shopping out of the trolley onto the belt. The delivery service is really efficient. They pack your shopping for you into different bags for frozen, fridge and cupboard items. The guy takes all your bags and puts them in 1 box and puts your receipt with it. Delivery is always on time within the timeslot and the drivers are really pleasant and friendly and helpful.

This is a fairly good-sized store, which carries most of the usual Sainsbury's range. The fruit and…read moreveg section is particulary good, although I have found that if you go at the wrong time of day, often some of the baskets of veg are empty and don't seem to be re-stocked. This has happened to me several times, even when I've gone in the early afternoon. The fish counter is excellent, and the staff are happy to give advice about how to cook and serve your fish. There is also a very good deli counter, and a fresh bakery. Although this store doesn't sell any clothes at all, they do have some jewellery stands near to the pharmacy, and a very small entertainment section at the front of the shop where you can sometimes find a bargain cd, dvd, book or game. The staff at the tills are quick and efficient, and I don't usually have to wait for too long to be served.

This is a large Sainsbury's with a large carpark. It is next door to a big Homebase so is a good…read morespot to combine grocery and homewares/DIY shopping into one trip. The store itself is bright, airy and well laid out offering the usual Sainbury's fare food and drink wise. There isn't much in the way of clothes etc nor homewares but there again, as I mentioned before there's the Homebase next door. They have a number of special sections including organic, bakery, cheese etc. They carry a very good gluten/wheat free section. There's nearly always enough tills in action so I've rarely had to queue. The customer toilets are well maintained (situated off the corridor that joins the supermarket and Homebase.) A seperate J cafe is next to the supermarket. Being seperate it doesn't get the shop noise and they'd blare in music so its a nice quiet spot for a cuppa before you tackle the weekly shop.

I arranged the making of a Memory Box from Wheathills for the wife as a surprise Birthday Present -…read moreI couldn't believe the level of detail these guys went to. Not cheap but the wife was thrilled.

From the owner: Wheathills specializes in the creation of beautiful handmade, custom designed Marquetry boxes and…read morefurniture. Each piece or box comprises the finest timbers and marquetry imagery designed to encapsulate the character, loves, passions and life of the person who commissioned it.