The Works set to open new outlet at Eastfield Retail Park today

A POPULAR stationery, toys and books retailer will be opening a new branch in the Highland capital.

The Works are set to welcome customers in their new store at Inverness Shopping Park on Eastfield Way on Thursday, May 11.

Sitting between Costa Coffee and Mountain Warehouse, the new store will open at around 12pm.

Area sales manager Chris Shaw confirmed that nine new job opportunities have been created.

The current store on the High Street will remain open.

William Grigg, retail support manager for Inverness Shopping Park, said: “We’re really excited to welcome The Works as we know it’s a very popular brand that will offer our shoppers good variety and something a little different, from books and crafting activities to toys and stationery – all at a great price. "It’s brilliant to have another fantastic store to add to our existing range of much-loved brands."

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