Two major retailers are to open new stores in Sutton town centre in the coming weeks in a major boost for the local economy.
In April, beds retailer Dreams is to open a store on the ground floor of the St Nicholas Centre.
Then in May fashion retailer Peacocks will open a flagship store in the former Woolworths premises on the High Street.
Coun Lyn Gleeson, executive member for economic development on Sutton Council, said: “This is great news for the town centre and demonstrates that despite tough trading conditions we can still attract major new business to Sutton.
“It’s sure to boost the confidence of existing traders with business decision makers investing in new stores now and not waiting on the sidelines until there is an improvement in the economic climate.
“However we are under no illusion that some of our firms are struggling and the council is working closely with the Town Centre Partnership to support and advise local traders and bring more business to the borough.
“And with the regeneration of the High Street starting in the summer there is real cause for optimism that the local economy can weather the recession and emerge from it stronger than ever.”
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