Ipswich’s new The Range store had shoppers flocking to the Anglia Retail Park on Bury Road.

Ipswich Star: Official opening of The Range at Anglia Retail Park, Ipswich. Picture: GREGG BROWNOfficial opening of The Range at Anglia Retail Park, Ipswich. Picture: GREGG BROWN

The store opened its doors on Friday – there are now two branches of the discount homewares store in the town.

The store was officially opened by Ipswich mayor Sarah Barber who was joined for the opening by The Range CEO, Nigel Oddy.

The new Ipswich branch is the 140th store for The Range across the UK and Ireland. It has an extensive Homewares department, as well as large DIY, Arts & Crafts areas.

Devon-based entrepreneur, Chris Dawson, the owner and founder of The Range, said: “It was a very proud moment to have our 140th store open in Ipswich this morning.

“Having so many turn up for the celebrations is always nice to see and we hope all our customers managed to find themselves some fantastic bargains. We would like to thank the council and the Retail Park for all of their support in welcoming us to Anglia Park.”