Home Bargains Hermiston Gait Retail, Edinburgh

Home Bargains has invested approximately £500,000 in its new store in Edinburgh, which will be officially opened at 8.00 am on Saturday 20th March 2021.

As one of the UK’s largest family-run retailers, Home Bargains is creating 66 new jobs in the local community with its store on Hermiston Gait Retail Park. In total, the store will employ 70 team members, including some staff and management who will be transferring from local stores.

It will also be donating £2,000 to the local charity LOVE Gorgie Farm, which is a little piece of countryside right in the heart of Edinburgh West and home to many much-loved animals. The charity supports vulnerable children, young people and adults, using innovative ways to engage them in learning.

Julie O’Donnell, Operations Director at LOVE Group, said: “This donation is so very gratefully received by LOVE Gorgie Farm, and will allow us to continue our vital work for the local community. Part of the funding will go to the food bank and its continued efforts supporting those in need. Further to that, the donation will be used to provide feed for the animals and allow us to complete small renovation works throughout the farm.”

Advertisement

The new Edinburgh store will join over 500 outlets across the UK. Opening approximately 50 stores a year, Home Bargains is bucking current trends in the industry.

Jan Harley, the new Edinburgh store manager, said: “It’s a huge honour to be opening our new Edinburgh store this weekend and something that I’m exceptionally proud of.

“Having worked for Home Bargains for just over six years, and in the retail sector in general for several years before that, this is certainly a special moment and one I’ll cherish for the rest of my career.”

The 14,995 sq ft store, which formally housed Office Outlet, will offer shoppers a range of products, including homewares, health and beauty essentials, sweets, snacks and drinks, as well as fresh and frozen food.

Jan Harley added: “Hermiston Gait Retail Park will be a great location for us and we’re proud to be able to offer local people top-branded goods at exceptionally low prices.”

With more than five million customers each week, Home Bargains is one of the country’s best-loved discount retailers, stocking top-quality branded goods at low prices.

Advertisement