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99p store to bring 35 new jobs to Southampton
12:06pm Thursday 17th November 2011 in News
99p store to bring 35 new jobs to city
THIRTY-five new jobs are to be created when cut-price retailer 99p Stores opens a brand new outlet in Southampton next week.
The new High Street shop, which is the firm’s fourth in the city, is opening three years to the day since Woolworths shops closed down, during which time its budget rival has trebled in size.
Announcing the new store yesterday, bosses at 99p said they are expecting such large crowds to flock to the new branch they have had to warn police.
The retailer is currently working with Jobcentre Plus to fill the new jobs it is creating by taking over the 6,000 square foot store which used to be occupied by two clothes shops.
Hussein Lalani, the boss of 99p Stores said: “We are delighted to be opening another branch of 99p Stores in Southampton to go with the several we have already.”
The High Street store will open its doors at 9am on November 26.
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St Retford
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1:26pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Shoong
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2:44pm Thu 17 Nov 11
St Retford wrote:Yes, calling WH Smith s****y is hardly going to get the retail sector on her side though is it?
God, high streets are depressing places these days, aren't they? They're all discount shops, bookies and cheque cashing outfits. I do hope Mary Portas can come up with some cunning plans to spark a bit of life back into them.
St Retford
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2:56pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Shoong wrote:Did she? Heh. To be fair, it is really annoying when they offer you a half-priced chocolate bar even though you've only popped in for a stamp.
St Retford wrote: God, high streets are depressing places these days, aren't they? They're all discount shops, bookies and cheque cashing outfits. I do hope Mary Portas can come up with some cunning plans to spark a bit of life back into them.Yes, calling WH Smith s****y is hardly going to get the retail sector on her side though is it?
J.K.
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3:04pm Thu 17 Nov 11
dizzychick
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3:07pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Though i must praise my local £ shop when i fainted in there not so long ago as they sought medical assistance for me straight away!
Big Mac
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3:11pm Thu 17 Nov 11
dizzychick wrote:Hope it wasn't caused by the price dizzychick?!
Well this is a good thing isnt it ? more jobs being made available in the city and cheaper goods for people to buy.
Though i must praise my local £ shop when i fainted in there not so long ago as they sought medical assistance for me straight away!
dizzychick
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3:15pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Old-Dog
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3:23pm Thu 17 Nov 11
dizzychick wrote:Chill out.
how many times do you think i have already heard that one? lol!! nooo sadly it was caused by the usual stressfull lives that we all encounter.
dizzychick
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3:25pm Thu 17 Nov 11
AdrianMonk
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3:26pm Thu 17 Nov 11
dizzychick wrote:Here's something to consider:
Well this is a good thing isnt it ? more jobs being made available in the city and cheaper goods for people to buy. Though i must praise my local £ shop when i fainted in there not so long ago as they sought medical assistance for me straight away!
Cheaper goods?
I read an interview recently with one of the CEO's of this or a similar chain. He confirmed that the size of certain products (even branded) are reduced to fit the price point. You may actually be paying more per Kg!
Old-Dog
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3:28pm Thu 17 Nov 11
dizzychick wrote:Good to hear, you will live a better and more fulfilling life
ok old dog i will!
Timsey
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5:47pm Thu 17 Nov 11
‘bosses at 99p said they are expecting such large crowds to flock to the new branch they have had to warn police’
If this is like the opening of the Shirley store it was packed the first day of opening - a day out for some and only to save just 1pence compared to Poundland.
Sad really..
IronLady2010
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6:07pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Gainer T Gopher
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7:53pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Woohoo!! lot's of pressies this year...!!
IronLady2010
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7:57pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Gainer T Gopher wrote:Whilst most of the stock is utter Cr*p they do have some good bargains on brand names.
It's going to be a Christmas bonanza for the Millbrook and Townhill crowd....
Woohoo!! lot's of pressies this year...!!
I buy Oxo cubes, Sarsons vinegar, Domestos spray etc much cheaper than Asda.
I wouldn't trust electrical items though lol
Gainer T Gopher
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8:26pm Thu 17 Nov 11
IronLady2010 wrote:Ah well, for your top of the range electrical goods, that would be from the man in the pub......
Gainer T Gopher wrote: It's going to be a Christmas bonanza for the Millbrook and Townhill crowd.... Woohoo!! lot's of pressies this year...!!Whilst most of the stock is utter Cr*p they do have some good bargains on brand names. I buy Oxo cubes, Sarsons vinegar, Domestos spray etc much cheaper than Asda. I wouldn't trust electrical items though lol
IronLady2010
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8:44pm Thu 17 Nov 11
Gainer T Gopher wrote:I don't speak to men in pubs, they're usually drunk and I struggle to understand what they say ;-)
IronLady2010 wrote:Ah well, for your top of the range electrical goods, that would be from the man in the pub......
Gainer T Gopher wrote: It's going to be a Christmas bonanza for the Millbrook and Townhill crowd.... Woohoo!! lot's of pressies this year...!!Whilst most of the stock is utter Cr*p they do have some good bargains on brand names. I buy Oxo cubes, Sarsons vinegar, Domestos spray etc much cheaper than Asda. I wouldn't trust electrical items though lol
OSPREYSAINT says...
12:10pm Thu 17 Nov 11