The omnichannel retailer Screwfix has opened its 800th store today (Wednesday 13 July) in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, bringing the company closer to its overall target of 1000 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Located in Bourton Industrial Park, Gloucestershire, the new store was opened with a launch event attended by colleagues and senior representatives from Screwfix, including Operations and Property Director, Scott Parsons and MD for UK and Ireland, Max Britten.
Speaking at the launch, Scott Parsons said: “We know how busy our customers are and how important it is to find a Screwfix store close to site. We’re delighted to open our new store and bring Screwfix even closer to local tradespeople in Gloucestershire.
“Today marks a huge milestone for Screwfix. Our target of 80 new stores this financial year will ensure there is a Screwfix nearby for busy tradespeople, whilst also having a positive impact on local communities, creating more than 800 new jobs. Since our first store opening in 2005, we have employed around 9600 colleagues across our stores in roles such as retail assistants, assistant managers, and branch managers.”
As part of Screwfix’s ongoing commitment to reduce carbon emissions, all new stores are now equipped with air source heat pumps to provide heating, powered by electricity instead of gas. The retailer is also working to retrofit heat pumps in existing stores in a bid to make the entire network more sustainable. Most recently, its Great Yarmouth store became the 300th to be fitted with an air-source heat pump.
Scott added: “We are committed to minimising our environmental impact, helping to create a better future for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet. Screwfix’s entire store network is already supplied with 95% renewable electricity to support our move away from gas heating where possible.”
Screwfix is able to offer over 34,000 products which can be ordered over the phone, online or from a local store, with orders taken up until 8pm (weekdays) for next day delivery to home or site. The company’s Click & Collect service enables customers to pick-up their goods in as little as one minute after ordering online. For more details, please visit: screwfix.com
