Retail therapy for town centre

SHOPPING central . . . Mike Flanagan shows where the new British Home Stores will be, replacing the empty former JJB outlet

OLDHAM was given a huge boost this morning when British Home Stores agreed to move into town.

The retail giant signed a 15-year lease at Spindles after announcing it will open a store in the sprawling space left by JJB Sports.

The store should open for business before Chrstmas.

Mike Flanagan, Spindles Town Square Centre manager, said: “This is great news for the centre and for the town as a whole.

“It is good to see a company as big as BHS having the confidence in the centre. They will be a catalyst for other businesses.”

Mike has confirmed that another five empty stores are also under negotiation — including the old TJ Hughes site.








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