Britain’s fastest growing Home, Garden & Leisure Superstore coming to Broadstairs

Aug. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- The new Broadstairs store is one of many new stores which are set to open before the end of 2011. The huge superstore is set to open on Friday 7th October 2011 taking the total number of Range outlets to 55 across the UK, the seventh store this year.

The Range is owned and run by Plymouth-based entrepreneur Chris Dawson and is recognised for offering more than 65,000 quality products across 16 departments including; DIY, homewares, furniture, lighting, arts & crafts and garden, all at affordable prices.

Chris Dawson, owner and founder of The Range, commented: “We are very much looking forward to introducing our home, garden and leisure expertise to the residents of Broadstairs after our long-awaited arrival to the area. We are also very pleased to be able to create a number of local jobs and are confident this store will play a big part in the continued success of The Range brand across the UK.”

As well as bringing The Range to Broadstairs; the venture will also create 150 part and full-time jobs, from store and department managers to warehouse and admin staff. With local people are already applying for these positions.

Chris closed by adding: “I would like express my gratitude to the local council for making our 55th store possible and supporting outside investment. I would also like to thank the team at the JobCentre for continuing to aid us with the recruitment for this store”

Thanks to its competitive prices, The Range has thrived during the past few years while some of its famous retail rivals have struggled. Nearly all of The Range’s new stores are in spaces left vacant by victims of the recession, notably MFI and Woolworths - while many ex-MFI and Woolworth’s staff have returned to their old workplace as an employee of The Range.  

The Range Broadstairs will be located on Broadstairs Retail Park, Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QQ

For more information, store photography, Chris Dawson interview opportunities  please visit www.therange.co.uk or contact Samantha Langridge on 01752 725572 or email her at slangridge@therange.co.uk