Entertainment, vouchers and charity trolley dash at Poundstretcher

The growing family business, which was established over 40 years ago, is coming back to the town with a larger and brighter store as well as a wide choice of brands within Household products, Food and Drinks, Everyday Essentials, Electrical Goods and Seasonal Ranges.

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Poundstretcher, the UK’s leading discount retailer, once ran a popular store for over a decade on the high street of Galashiels until back in 2018, when it was replaced to the Great Tapestry of Scotland by the local council.

The event starts at 9am where the first arrivals will be welcomed by a local entertainer running games and activities with £250 worth of Poundstretcher shopping vouchers up for grabs.

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At 9:30am the store will be running a Charity Trolley Dash for the benefit of Galashiels Foodbank where they will be given the opportunity to fill their trolley with as many products as possible within 60 seconds.

Additionally Scottish Borders Council Leader Euan Jardine will officially open the store for trading at 10am by cutting a ribbon.

The new opening means that Galashiels becomes the 328th store currently trading as part of the Poundstretcher group.

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New members of staff (both part and full time) from the local area have been recruited to become part of the Poundstretcher team.

Property Director Gerry Loughran said: ‘We are pleased to be returning to the town of Galashiels with loads of big branded products and a great range of offers.

“The team is working hard to deliver an outstanding shopping experience, great service, and an enjoyable shopping environment for all our new and returning customers.

“We are expecting massive queues for our opening day specials, including an action-packed morning, so come early to not miss out!”