THE Original Factory Shop has officially opened its new shop in Hereford, with nine new jobs created as part of the company's expansion.

The chain joined forces with Co-op to open the new concession inside the Grandstand Road shop in Hereford. 

Hereford Times: The store opened for the first time on ThursdayThe store opened for the first time on Thursday

The brand new shop, which opened Thursday, spans 2,228 square feet, and will see The Original Factory Shop bring its range of bargain-based clothing, pet products, electricals, homewares, a party shop service and reserve and collect to the local community.

Hereford Times: The shop is inside the Co-op in Grandstand Road, HerefordThe shop is inside the Co-op in Grandstand Road, Hereford

The Original Factory Shop branch manager Chris Leighton said: “We’ve got a fantastic new team and brand new concession here at the Hereford Co-op.

"The fact that we have been able to recruit for nine new job positions within the local area adds to the buzz and helps us to better serve our local community with expert knowledge and advice.

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"It marks the coming together of two great community retailers and is testament to the importance of convenience stores and the role that these shops play in local life.”

Hereford Times: Work on the new shop started just a matter of weeks agoWork on the new shop started just a matter of weeks ago

Gareth Jones, manager at Co-op’s Grandstand Road store, said: “Co-op is committed to connecting communities and creating value locally, and our aim is to operate at the heart of local life.

"We continually work to develop the range, choice, products and added services to create a truly compelling offer, conveniently.

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"And we are delighted to partner with The Original Factory Shop at our Grandstand Road store.”

Hereford Times: The Original Factory Shop says it offers up to 70 per cent off big name brandsThe Original Factory Shop says it offers up to 70 per cent off big name brands

The Original Factory Shop will be open seven days a week from 6am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, as well as 10am to 4pm Sunday, and will occupy the space left by clothing chain Peacocks.

Founded in 1969, the chain said it offers up to 70 per cent off big-name brands such as Nike, Adidas and Trespass.