Home Bargains opens £1m store at Brent Cross retail park
The discount retailer will occupy the former Argos unit at Staples Corner Retail Park, creating 65 jobs.
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Home Bargains is launching a new store at Staples Corner Retail Park in Brent Cross on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The retailer is investing £1 million in the new premises, which will measure 10,549 sq ft. The store will occupy the unit previously used by Argos.
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The opening of the new Brent Cross branch is expected to generate 65 new employment opportunities. Home Bargains offers a range of discounted household goods, seasonal items, branded products, and garden supplies. The store's inventory will include beauty products, electrical items, soft furnishings, Halloween decorations, confectionery, snacks, drinks, and fresh and frozen food.
Company Expansion
This new store is part of Home Bargains' wider expansion strategy, with plans to open around 50 new branches each year across the country. The company currently operates 650 stores nationwide. Szilvia Szajcz, the store manager, expressed enthusiasm for the opening, stating, "We are excited to welcome our customers, become part of the local community and provide an excellent shopping experience." She added, "I am particularly proud of the team's commitment, enthusiasm and hard work throughout the journey. We look forward to serving our customers and building a successful future together."
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Local Reaction
News of the store's opening has generated positive discussion among local residents. Posts on the Next Door app indicated excitement, with some residents comparing it to the opening of a B&M store in Willesden and anticipating increased choice for shoppers.
Questions this report answers
+When will the new Home Bargains store open in Brent Cross?
The new Home Bargains store at Staples Corner Retail Park in Brent Cross is scheduled to open its doors on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The store will begin trading at 8am.
+How much has been invested in the new Home Bargains store?
Home Bargains has invested £1 million in the new store located at Staples Corner Retail Park in Brent Cross. The store will occupy a 10,549 sq ft unit.
+How many jobs will the new Home Bargains store create?
The opening of the new Home Bargains store at Staples Corner Retail Park will create 65 new jobs. This is part of the company's ongoing expansion plans nationwide.
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