Southport people say they are delighted to see the new Beales opening on Lord Street.
Hundreds of people queued outside the new department store last week as it opened its doors.
Formerly Broadbents & Boothroyds, a department store has been on the site for the past 132 years.
Shoppers have been enjoying a great mix of local businesses which have opened concessions including: Baby Love, Naked Peak, Lucy Lou’s Boutique, Plaza Cards, Miss Attire, Molloys Furnishers, In-Time and others, in addition to well-known national and international brands including: Forever New, Jack & Jones, Craghoppers, Carabou, Shuropody, and many more.
The new Remedy at Beales cafe is due to open on the ground floor in the next few days.
Shoppers have been enjoying walking in to look around the three floors of retail, with ladies and mens fashions, furniture, electrical goods, bedroom furnishings, shoes, accessories, gifts, greetings cards, baby clothes, and much more besides, following an £800,000 investment and the creation of 40 new jobs.
Speaking on the Stand Up For Southport Facebook group, Barbara Meadows said: “Good atmosphere on the opening day, I received a £10 voucher, which went towards a nice top.
“Nice to see familiar faces from past staff.”
Marina Rimmer said: “Been in. Even recognised some of the stock! Wish them all the luck and customers they need to succeed.”
Angela Halliwell Crozier said: “Fabulous can’t wait to visit if we don’t use it we lose it!”
Nicky Dandy said: “Been in today and made some purchases. Lovely to have this department store back in business.”
Kate Boyle said: “Good selection in women’s fashion. Queuing at the tills as they sorted out first day hiccups but great to see the store alive again!”
Mary Spencer-Williams said: “Just good to be back, so welcomed, sincerely hope they do well.”
Joan Violet Stretch said: “Visited Saturday, looking good. Bought a classy handbag.
“Nice to know there will be a ground floor cafe soon with Remedy… look forward to that.”
Gill Harper said: “This is fabulous. I sincerely hope other shops follow. With a bit of luck and a following wind we might see the canopies painted and hanging baskets back on Lord Street bringing back a bit of pride.”
Speaking on the Beales Facebook page, Helen White said: “So good to see Beales opening a new department store on the High Street.”
Belinda Hatton said: “Good news for Southport and the surrounding areas.”
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