Smyths Toys set to Open New Superstore at Middlebrook Retail Park

Smyths Toys a leading provider of children's entertainment products is set to open its doors to its new Bolton store at Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park - one of Orbit Developments most successful parks to date on 11^th February. Smyths who have almost 60 stores, employing over 2,300 people throughout the UK and Ireland have taken 12,631 sq ft on a 15 year lease.

Voted Toy Retailer of the Year, their stores are bursting with fun and excitement and offer a wide range of toys, video games, outdoor, nursery, and pre-school items to suit all age groups. Smyths Toys Superstores stock all the top brands and pride themselves on offering the most competitive prices on the best possible selection of products.

A spokesman for the company explained, "Smyths Toys Superstores are delighted to announce the opening of a new superstore in Bolton. We look forward to offering shoppers the best range and quality of products, all available at the most competitive prices. Opening a new store in Bolton is a great opportunity and is also sure to provide some fantastic employment opportunities in the local community".

Mark Hanna, senior retail leasing surveyor at Orbit Developments said, "We've been working hard to strengthen our line up and we are delighted to be welcoming toy superstore Smyths Toys to Middlebrook. The retail park has seen considerable growth this year with footfall increasing by 8.3% since January. I am confident Smyths Toys arrival will be a significant boost for the retail park and will increase dwell times as well as attracting new customers to the business park".

The landmark store will provide sustainable employment for the local community and it set to create more than 30 jobs. Middlebrook is the largest leisure, sports and retail scheme in the North West. Middlebrook Retail Park comprises a total of 639,085 sq ft of retail space let to a variety of tenants including River Island, Next, Marks & Spencer, Laura Ashley, Boots and Argos.

Middlebrook also boasts excellent transport links with a dedicated train station, bus services and is located within close proximity to the M61.

For more information regarding Middlebrook retail and leisure park, please visit www.middlebrook-bolton.co.uk