‘Absolutely manic’ as a major retailer launches a branch sale

SHOPPERS were faced with a rush after a major retailer launched a sale at one of its branches.

Poundstretcher in Chesterfield is preparing to close its doors for the final time on March 16 in a blow to locals.

And the staff has launched a closing sale with a 50% discount, reports the Derbyshire Timeswhere shoppers would like to make a bargain.

Posting online, one person said: “It was absolutely manic,” while another added: “Never seen so many people in there.”

A third commented: “He was absolutely rammed,” and a fourth added: “I need to go get some of those bags before he closes.”

Others are devastated that the branch will close for good.

One said: “Just kidding! Just went there yesterday, some great bargains!”

Another commented: “Another bites the dust.”

And a third shouted: “OMG what else is closing, there won’t be anything left in the city.”

It comes after Poundstretcher closed a number of stores last year in a blow to locals.

The discount chain pulled down the shutters on branches in Kilmarnock, Scotland, Romford, Grimsby and Ebbw Vale, Wales.

It comes amid a turbulent time for the high street.

The Body Shop will close 75 branches after going into administration last month, closing seven on February 20.

Both Wilko and Paperchase also fell under the government last year, causing the loss of thousands of jobs and the closure of branches.

But it’s not all bad news for the shopping streets.

Discount retailer B&M will open 10 more branches in March and April, after opening 17 in January and February.

Asda is also massively expanding its portfolio of smaller Express stores.

Furthermore, in February Primark confirmed plans to open new branches and invest in and renovate more than a dozen of its existing stores.

Poundstretcher has opened and closed stores.

In February last year, the retailer announced plans to open a further 50 stores before the 2023 closure.

The new stores are expected to create 2,000 jobs over the next five years. The discount chain will open 30 locations in 2022.

According to the website, there are now more than 450 in the UK.

The Sun approached Poundstretcher for comment.

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