A RIVER Island shop has opened at the Orbital Shopping Park. The fashion retailer’s first new branch of 2021 spans over 6,500 square foot across two floors. Opening day on Monday kicked off with a DJ, a balloon artist, and giveaways of tote bags and gift cards. The store’s trading times are 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm on Saturdays, and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sundays. Regional market leader Jane Nuttall said: “After the challenging year we have all faced, we are extremely excited to be opening a new store in the Orbital Shopping Park and look forward to welcoming Swindon customers, into a safe shopping environment.