13 Nov Home Bargains adds to Bridge offering
The Guernsey Retail Group welcomes Home Bargains to Guernsey and wishes it success ahead of its opening this weekend.
The company has made a significant investment in its Northside premises and undertaken an extensive recruitment campaign which represents a sign of confidence in Guernsey’s consumer economy.
GRG Director Malcolm Woodhams said: “New investment in Guernsey retail is something we should all welcome, and the arrival of Home Bargains represents a significant commitment to the Bridge area and the island as a whole. It adds another reason for people to visit the Bridge, with the potential to generate additional footfall and opportunities for the many established businesses already trading in the area.”
“This is an important and positive step in the continuing development of the Bridge as Guernsey’s second major retail hub, while also adding to the choice and variety available to consumers across the island.”
Bridge retailers were given an opportunity to view the new Home Bargains store on Friday evening ahead of the opening on Saturday, at the invitation of Guernsey Manager Tahn Foxcroft.
Retail Liaison Officer Laura Clayton said: “We expect to see increased footfall at the Bridge after Home Bargains opens and believe it will contribute positively to the area, by adding to the variety of goods available at the Bridge.
“With demolition work starting ahead of the redevelopment of Leale’s Yard, and the potential of cycle paths, pedestrian routes, new bus shelters and rearranged car parking coming at the Bridge, the future is looking very exciting for the island’s second retail hub.
“We encourage shoppers not to wait, and to come along now to see the choice available in the north of the island, which includes a majority of independent local retailers and some national chains.”