HERE'S what to expect when a new high street discount store opens its doors in Dorchester next week.
Poundstretcher is taking over the large 6,000sq ft site in South Street, Dorchester, formerly occupied by Poundland.
It will provide a jobs boost for the town with 15 new roles - this includes several employees who previously worked for Poundland, prior to the shop closing in mid-January.
The store forms part of 2026 expansion plans by Poundstretcher and adds to the firm's existing retail footprint in Dorset of branches in Boscombe and Poole.
The new Dorchester branch will be opened on Wednesday, February 18 at 9am by Dorchester Mayor Andy Canning.
Dorset is just one of several new units that Poundstretcher has opened in recent months. These include brand-new stores in Banbury, Durham, Leicester, London and Nottingham.
A spokesman for Poundstretcher said that bargain hunters in Dorchester can expect 'a huge range of branded and non-branded products, including clothing, DIY, gardening, health & beauty, home décor, snacks, storage, sweet and drinks'.
The new county town shop will also have a range of products for pets known as the Pet Hut.
Andy Atkinson, chief executive officer of Poundstretcher, said: “Consumers are still finding things difficult and that’s why we’re committed to bringing Poundstretcher closer to even more customers this year and ensure they too can benefit from our great quality branded and non-branded products at market leading prices.”
Poundstretcher, which was founded in 1981, was acquired by Fortress Investment Group in April 2024.
Since then, it has opened new stores in Banbury, Bognor Regis, Hinckley, Kimberley, Leicester, Portsmouth, Shepherd’s Bush, Strood and Truro, creating more than 50 new jobs in the process.
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