The Original Factory Shop in the News
Transformed prime-site store to reopen next month
WORKERS are pressing ahead with a major revamp of Paignton's old Rossiters store — aiming for an opening date of June 15.
The prime-site store has been taken over by national chain Original Factory Shop, which specialises in clothing, sportswear, electricals and beauty products.
For more than six months the company has been keen to move in, but complications with the lease meant plans were put on hold.
All legal obstructions have now been removed, however, and the £250,000 refurbishment is under way.
Colin Leggatt, marketing director, said: "All the issues are resolved and we're looking forward to opening our doors in Paignton on June 15.
"That's the official date we're working towards. We're really pleased that after all the hard work, we'll be having a good summer in Paignton."
The company will take over the Palace Avenue site's lower two floors on a long-term lease, while the remaining floors will be unoccupied.
Rossiters will continue to own the 2,900-square-metre building, which ceased trading under the family name in 2009 after 150 years.
Mr Leggatt said the opening day will be marked by "special offers, a prize draw, balloons and sweets for the children".
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14 May 2010 by SouthWest Business
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