Smyths Toys Superstores to open new Kent store
Smyths Toys Superstores is to open a new superstore in Maidstone in Kent as part of a new store opening programme that will see the retail launch five to six new stores over the next 12 months.
The new store will be situated in the South Aylesford Retail Park, taking over part of a former BHS unit with a trading area of approximately 15,500 sq ft. The toy retailer expects to create more than 30 jobs in the area which will range from retail assistants to management positions, with further job creation expected towards the latter half of 2013.
Dryden Geary, marketing manager for Smyths Toys Superstores, said: “Smyths Toys Superstores are delighted to announce the opening of a new store in Maidstone. We look forward to offering the people here the best range and quality of products, all available at the most competitive prices. Opening a new store in the area is a great opportunity and is also sure to provide some fantastic employment opportunities to the local community.”
Smyths Toys Superstores currently operates over 60 stores throughout the UK and Ireland. The new Maidstone store will open in August.