A major retailer is set to open its first city centre shop in the new year.

Work has begun to transform the former Virgin Money store in Castle Street into a branch of Charles Tyrwhitt.

Signs in the window say that the shop will open to customers for the first time in January 2025 and include a link for the latest vacancies as the brand starts its hiring process.

The shop is covered in the Charles Tyrwhitt branding while work is under way insideThe shop is covered in the Charles Tyrwhitt branding while work is under way inside (Image: Newsquest) The men's clothing brand sells a range of items, from tailored suits and shirts to loungewear.

Plans first emerged for the site in early October when the brand applied to make changes to the former Virgin Money store. 

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The shop has been empty since last July when Virgin Money closed its Norwich branch amid national cuts.

A sign in the window says the store will open in JanuaryA sign in the window says the store will open in January (Image: Newsquest) Norwich City Council quickly approved the plans in November and work began at the site shortly after.

Charles Tyrwhitt was founded by Nick Wheeler in 1986 and has shops around the world including the USA, Paris and the UK, with its flagship shop in London.

This will be the first branch in the city.