Home Bargains plans to relocate to former Cineworld in Runcorn
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 07:13 · Archive
Home Bargains wants to relocate its store from Trident Retail Park into the neighbouring vacant Cineworld complex in Runcorn, creating up to 100 jobs.
Home Bargains wants to move its operations from Trident Retail Park into the adjacent former Cineworld complex in Runcorn. The application to Halton Council states the project would create up to 100 jobs, representing an increase on current staffing levels, with most opportunities available to local people across a range of roles and scales.
The company's existing store extends to 1,115 square metres, but the firm now requires its stores to be at least 2,323 square metres to provide its 'full retail offer'. The project would involve refurbishment of the vacant building, partial demolition work, and changes to car parking and service areas. Beyond store jobs, the application notes employment would be created during store fit-out and merchandising, and in future maintenance, security, cleaning and related roles.
In its submission, Home Bargains said the relocation and expansion would 'lead to a strengthening of the retail offer in the town centre, demonstrating continued investor confidence in Halton Lea, as well as improving retail choice'. The Cineworld closed in 2023 after operating at the site for more than two decades.
How it is being reported
- Home Bargains plans move into vacant Cheshire town Cineworld site creating 100 jobsHome Bargains plans to relocate into Runcorn’s former Cineworld at Trident Retail Park, creating up to 100 jobs if Halton Council approves the scheme.Chester Standard · 11 Oct, 06:00
- Home Bargains wants to relocate store to former Cheshire Cineworld complexThe move would create up to 100 jobsCheshire Live · 9 Oct, 13:57
In this story: Home Bargains · Cineworld · Runcorn · Halton Council · Trident Retail Park
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