A national discount chain store has opened its doors in Penrith today.
The Original Factory Shop, which now has over 185 stores nationwide, promises up to 70 per cent off big brands.
Its opening in Penrith New Squares, in the premises vacated by M&Co, creates 10 jobs in the local community.
An official opening of the store is set to take place at 9am tomorrow (Saturday, 23rd September) and free gift cards will be offered to the first 50 customers.
The store will perform a prize draw lucky dip for the first 50 paying customers, with cash values of up to £100 to be won.
The new look discount department store is situated at 1 Bowling Green Lane and will see the retailer bring its range of great value branded clothing and footwear, garden and outdoor products, pet products, electricals, homewares, a party shop service and reserve and collect to Penrith customers and residents.
A spokesman said: “Adding a unique offering to Penrith’s shopping area, customers will be able to purchase big brands with big savings of up to 70 per cent.
“Brands stocked at the store will include the likes of Adidas, Nike, Clinique, Olay, Ralph Lauren, Converse, Hugo Boss and Emporio Armani. It is running a set of special in-store only offers from opening up while stocks last.
“Customers can also sign up and use a physical card in-store, unlocking exclusive deals, savings, and rewards available when they shop and scan their TOFS Club card at the till point in store. The card and app are both packed with exclusive member only savings, great rewards, and regular opportunities to win gifts across its 180-plus stores in the heart of local communities.
Tom Houlton, regional business development manager, said: “TOFS is a national business made up of over 180 local businesses, so we’re really excited to be coming to Penrith and serving the local community.
“Our store will be run by local people from Penrith and we’ve started recruiting for 10 job positions and are keen to hear from candidates so that we’re ready to start serving up great value products when the new store opens on Saturday.”
