A NEW shop has opened its doors in Poole's Dolphin Shopping Centre.

Yankee Candle celebrated its opening by offering its first 250 customers an exclusive goodie bag worth £20. These were distributed throughout the launch weekend to those that made purchases over £20.

John Grinnell, centre manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, said: “The launch date was a great success and customers were really happy to receive their goodie bags. Shoppers are pleased to see Yankee Candle added to our retail offering.”

Yankee Candle is the most recognised name in the candle business worldwide, selling a selection of scented candles, accessories and home fragrances.

Sarah Senior, head of retail development at Yankee Candle, said: “We are really pleased to open the new Yankee Candle store in Poole. This new store will significantly strengthen our presence at the Dolphin Shopping Centre.

“We are sure that it will offer our shoppers a great in-store experience and an excellent range of new and exciting products. This includes the new exclusive Gold collection and the Perfect Christmas range of new fragrances and giftsets.”