The Original Factory Shop will open in Spalding March

A retailer has confirmed that it has taken over a prominent town centre shop which will open next month.

The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is transforming the former Beales Department Store in Market Place ahead of the grand opening on Saturday, March 25.

As we reported earlier today, the firm had started to look for staff and a total of 11 jobs will be created.

Regional Business Development Manager, Adam Birt, comments: “TOFS is a national business made up of over 180 local businesses, so we’re really excited to be coming to Spalding and serving the local community.

"Our store will be run by local people in the heart of Spalding and we’ve started recruiting for 11 job positions and are keen to hear from candidates so that we’re ready to start serving up big bargains when the new store opens on March 25.”

The company already has stores in nearby Holbeach and Market Deeping.

The new look discount department store bring its range of bargain-based clothing, pet products, electricals, homewares, a party shop service and reserve and collect to Spalding customers and residents.

Brands stocked at the store will include the likes of Christian Lacroix, Adidas, Russel Hobbs, Clinique and Olay.