NEXT week will see the opening of Altrincham latest superstore – creating 80 new jobs in the area.

The Range’s new superstore is set to open in Altrincham Retail Park with a grand launch event on Friday November 20 at 9am.

The store will have 16 departments set over two floors, from bedding and furniture to kitchen and lighting, and also an extensive Christmas shop, an outdoor garden centre and family café.

The new store will bring around 80 jobs to the area, from store managers to warehouse staff and sales assistants to store and office managers.

Chris Dawson, owner and founder of The Range, said: “The Altrincham store comes at an exciting time of expansion for the company. With plans for three other new store to open before Christmas and many more into 2016.

“I am certain that the new store in Altrincham will be a welcome addition to the area and look forward to inviting the local community down to celebrate the opening.”

Chris will be joined at next Friday’s launch event by Mayor of Trafford, Cllr John Holden, as well as the company’s own mascot Captain Range.

The Key 103 FM street team will be running a competition instore in the opening morning, and a handful of winners will win a share of £250 in Range vouchers.

The Range will also be offering giveaways to the first 50 people in the queue.

The celebrations continue into the next day, with face painting and a free craft demo by Design Objectives Crafts taking place on Saturday November 21.