A seasonal-pop up supermarket boss has high hopes as he prepares to open a new store in a popular town centre thoroughfare in Ipswich.
Christmas Supermarket is expected to launch in the former Tessuti unit at 29-31 Westgate Street from October 27 or 28 and remain open until January 2.
The national seasonal specialist, which operates from a warehouse in Chelmsford, is responding to social media interest which suggests strong demand in Suffolk for its seasonal shop.
The store - offering shoppers "everything you need for Christmas, at great-value prices" has been secured thanks to a short-term deal between the chain and the landlords who are long-standing clients of property agents Penn Commercial.
Company director Lee Fuller said it was the firm's first foray into Suffolk. The company targeted the best units in the South-East, he added.
"I think it will be a good store with reasonably-priced items," he said.
“We are excited to be opening our new pop-up store in Ipswich. Ipswich is a friendly, bustling town, boasting an eclectic mix of boutiques, and we feel Christmas Supermarket will fit in well.
“Ideally located right in the heart of Ipswich, near M&S and Primark, with many shoppers passing by, we plan to fill this lovely listed building with Christmas cheer for all the shoppers in Ipswich.”
The shop will stock Christmas tree decorations, window stickers, gonks and tinsel, light-up figures, gift wrapping and cards and festive florals.
Goods on offer will also include stocking-fillers such as books, stationery, novelty items and arts and crafts and "Elf on the Shelf" products.
Rachael Jackson of Penn Commercial said: “This pop-up is a welcome addition to Ipswich’s retail offering this festive time, in one of the town's busiest shopping thoroughfares.
"We are looking forward to seeing Christmas Supermarket transform the stunning premises in Westgate Street into a delightful seasonal grotto, with great-value gifts and decorations galore.”
Penn Commercial is looking for a long-term leaseholder for the Grade II listed property which is classed as a Class E retail premises, suitable for a number of commercial uses, subject to planning permission.
Christmas Supermarket said it was looking to hire local staff for the new shop.
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