Jobs boost for Coleraine as new retailer opens

B&M Bargains will open in the Riverside Regional Centre at 10am this Friday morning.

As a result of the new store 35 jobs have been created for the area.

Area Manager for B&M in Northern Ireland, Billy Parker told The Times: "Coleraine was one of the major towns in Northern Ireland that the company wanted to have a store in. We already have good performing stores in Ballymena and Portadown, and Coleraine was always on the list for us to have a store in.

"It was just a case of waiting until the best site became available.

"We are delighted to be opening on Friday and we hope that shoppers will like the new store.

"35 jobs have been created at the new store, all of the staff have been trained and most of the new staff have commenced employment already," explained Billy.

The 9,000 square foot store specialises in big brands. It will a wide range of products including health and beauty, toys, household textiles, electrical, summer goods and a Christmas range. Their stock will also include home decor and confectionery.