By Vacant New Look set to reopen as Poundland
Preparations are being made ahead of the relocation of the Poundland store in Grimsby’s Freshney Place.
Earlier this year it was announced that fashion retailer New Look would sadly be closing to make way for the Poundland store.
The decision was met with sadness and frustration.
Speaking via social media, one local wrote: “It’s sad that the town is losing all these shops, it used to be thriving.
“I actually prefer to see the things I buy and be able to try on and touch, online shopping is far too easy but I’m afraid it’s the way of the world now.”
“More jobs lost! Something needs to be done to stop this happening,” added another.
“New Look is a popular clothing shop it doesn’t make sense to shut it down.”
The shop closed for good on Sunday the 30th of January.
Speaking at the time, a spokesperson for New Look said: “Regrettably the New Look store in Freshney Place will be closing in January after the landlord decided to exit the lease early.
“Whilst it was therefore not our decision to close the store, we are focusing on supporting our store colleagues and where possible finding alternative roles for them within the business.”
Contractors are now on site installing new signage and fixtures as the store prepares to reopen as Poundland.
A statement issued by Poundland said: “Grimsby town centre is going through a major regeneration.
“As part of that, we’re preparing to move from our existing store in Victoria Street to a new unit in Freshney Place in the spring.
“Our new store will offer customers the amazing value they’ve come to expect and more.
“It will have an extended PEP&CO clothing and homeware range and will join the growing number of Poundland stores to offer chilled and frozen food.”
Updates to follow.
