A NATIONAL retailer opened its biggest store at Castlepoint this weekend.

Mountain Warehouse moved to a new larger unit between New Look and Monsoon at the shopping centre.

At more than 12,000 square feet, Mountain Warehouse said the store becomes their largest internationally.

Bournemouth Echo:

The shop, which opened on Saturday, December 3, features menswear, womenswear, kids wear, footwear and equipment spread across two floors.

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Bournemouth Echo:

The Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Robert Lawton, attended the opening.

He said: “It's delightful to see the shop here, a fantastic opportunity for Castlepoint and for Bournemouth and I’m really pleased to be able to open the shop today, I think it’s wonderful and I wish them every success.

“Castlepoint appears to be quite busy now, it's early in the morning and the car park is going to be full so it's becoming an attractive opportunity for people to shop here.”

Bournemouth Echo:

Sophie McPherson, marketing executive for Castlepoint, said: “We are delighted to see Mountain Warehouse open their largest store in the company at Castlepoint.

“Mountain Warehouse has been a retailer at Castlepoint since November 2009, with the expansion of their range they have been able to take on this larger unit and complete this impressive shop fit.

“The store offers many different brands including Animal and Active People.”

Bournemouth Echo:

Prior to the store’s opening Mark Neale, founder of Mountain Warehouse, said: “We have been trading at Castlepoint for over 13 years.

“This has been one of our best shops, and we’ve made lots of friends and welcomed loyal customers over the years in Bournemouth. So, we’re thrilled to be moving to a new, bigger, flagship store this December.

“We’re looking forward to showcasing more of our range with the community, including coastal lifestyle brand Animal, and Jackson Pet Co for our local four-legged friends."

Bournemouth Echo:

Mountain Warehouse has over 350 stores with more than 3,500 employees, including three in Dorset in Bournemouth, Dorchester and Poole.

The brand also has international branches in Europe across Poland, Germany and more recently Holland; across the pond in Canada and the USA, and New Zealand.