It's just over a month to go as Cancer Research are preparing for the opening of their new charity superstore at Strood Retail Park. The superstore will open its doors on Thursday, 28 November in the unit previously occupied by Poundworld, the budget retail chain which collapsed last year and saw the closure of over 300 stores nationwide. The former Poundworld unit at Strood Retail Park - © Google Maps Said to be four times larger than their typical high street charity shop, the Cancer Research superstore will sell a whole range of second hand clothes, shoes, books, furniture and small electricals, as well as brand new items, all for £5 or less. Jo, Store Manager at Strood's new Cancer Research superstore, said that they are currently "in the process of setting up, preparing stock [and] recruiting staff" ahead of the opening of their doors at the end of November. It is expected that at least 7 jobs will be created at the superstore, ranging from stock processors, retail assistants and drivers. A typical Cancer Research superstore - © Cancer Research UK The opening of their latest charity superstore here in Strood is a testament to the success of Cancer Research's shift to out-of-centre retail parks. The charity reported their superstores provided at least four times greater profit than their typical high street shops, and offer a wider variety of products in much more convenient retail locations.
Cancer Research currently has 21 superstores, with the closest being on the Isle of Sheppey and in Crayford, London. You can stay up-to-date with the store's progress by following the Strood team at @CRUKStrood on Twitter. Comments are closed.
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