A STORE has opened its first branch in Barrow, creating seven new jobs.
Toolstation has opened a branch in Phoenix Road and says it will bring low prices on everyday trade supplies to customers in the area.
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The Barrow store is the latest Toolstation to open and joins the 240 plus branches already open in the UK.
The store will be open seven days a week, from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am to 4pm on Sundays.
Announcing the opening, branch manager Greg Simmons said: "It's great to open our new branch in Barrow and to introduce ourselves to the trade in the town.
"The team here really does pride itself on making it quick and easy for our customers to get their trade supplies by calling in or using our click and collect service.
"We are looking forward to lending a hand to the tradespeople nearby with offering the best products for the jobs they have."
The Barrow branch offers essentials such as screws, cables, sealants, plumbing fittings and power tools as well as leading branded products such as Makita, Stanley, Milwaukee and Crown Paints.
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