Multichannel retailer Screwfix has announced that it is to open 30 new stores this year, creating around 300 new jobs. The company says that the new openings demonstrate continued growth of the business and a growing demand for convenience, despite the challenges of Covid-19. Screwfix has opened at least 50 stores a year for the past decade, making it one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. It now has more than 680 stores, with a long-term target of 800 in the UK.
Screwfix also currently has five stores in the Republic of Ireland and these are set to be extended by a further 10 stores by the end of January 2021.
John Mewett, Screwfix CEO, comments: “Throughout the coronavirus crisis customer and colleague safety has been our number one priority. I am incredibly proud of all Screwfix colleagues for their support in continuing to provide our customers with the products they need to keep homes warm, safe and with power. The growing demand for convenience means we’re opening more stores to help our busy customers get their jobs done. We know that time is money for our customers and these new stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland will not only enable us to provide our customers with added convenience and certainty, but also allow us to provide even more job opportunities for local communities when they need it most.”
