Smyths Toys a leading provider of children’s entertainmentproducts is set to open its doors to its new Bolton store atMiddlebrook Retail and Leisure Park – one of Orbit Developmentsmost successful parks to date on 11th February. Smythswho have almost 60 stores, employing over 2,300 people throughoutthe UK and Ireland have taken 12,631 sq ft on a 15 year lease.
Voted Toy Retailer of the Year, their stores are bursting withfun 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 pridethemselves on offering the most competitive prices on the bestpossible selection of products.
A spokesman for the company explained, “Smyths Toys Superstoresare delighted to announce the opening of a new superstore inBolton. We look forward to offering shoppers the best range andquality of products, all available at the most competitive prices.Opening a new store in Bolton is a great opportunity and is alsosure to provide some fantastic employment opportunities in thelocal community”.
Mark Hanna, senior retail leasing surveyor at Orbit Developmentssaid, “We’ve been working hard to strengthen our line up and we aredelighted to be welcoming toy superstore Smyths Toys toMiddlebrook. The retail park has seen considerable growth this yearwith footfall increasing by 8.3% since January. I am confidentSmyths Toys arrival will be a significant boost for the retail parkand will increase dwell times as well as attracting new customersto the business park”.
The landmark store will provide sustainable employment for thelocal community and it set to create more than 30 jobs. Middlebrookis the largest leisure, sports and retail scheme in the North West.Middlebrook Retail Park comprises a total of 639,085 sq ft ofretail 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 adedicated train station, bus services and is located within closeproximity to the M61.
For more information regarding Middlebrook retail and leisurepark, please visit www.middlebrook-bolton.co.uk
