Published on Tuesday 19 April 2011 01:00
STORE staff in Morpeth have helped their company to a national award
The Original Factory Shop has been named Growing Retailer of the Year at the Retail Week Awards.
The company has stores in small market towns and tourist destinations, selling a mix of high street brands at discounted prices, products made for big name retailers and own brands.
In the past two years its sales have grown by 73 per cent, while the store network has increased from 99 to 162.
Morpeth store Manager Kim Duncan said: “We feel very proud to have been named Growing Retailer of the Year. It is dedicated to all the colleagues at the store and to our loyal customers who have been behind us from day one.”
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STAFF at a Bargoed store are looking to make a difference in the community this year.
The Original Factory Shop on the High Street is looking for one local cause to become its charity partner for 2011.
Store manager Jill Bowen said “The Original Factory Shop works hard at being part of local life and is always looking at ways it can put something back into the community.
“We’ve decided to support just one in 2011 so that we can really make a big difference to them.
“As we’re new to the town, we’re asking for nominations from anyone in Bargoed who needs a helping hand.”
Nomination forms can be filled out in the store until Friday, April 22.
The store is looking to begin the charity partnership from May 1, with a minimum target of £500 being set from fundraising
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