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Rent-to-own News - BrightHouse expands to Gaolgate Place

March 8, 2010

BrightHouse, the U.K.'s leading rent to own chain, is continuing its expansion program with the opening of a new store in Gaolgate Place, Stafford. The new 3,400 sq ft store, which employs seven staff will have its Grand Opening on Saturday 6th March. To mark the occasion BrightHouse, will be hosting a family fun day to welcome the first customers and their families to the new store.

Craig Knight, Store Manager in Stafford has said: “We are very excited about joining the community in Stafford and welcome everyone to our store opening event on Saturday. BrightHouse offers the hottest flat screen TV’s from Philips and Samsung, cutting edge laptops from Acer, the latest washing machines from Whirlpool and up to the minute sofa designs to name but a few of the amazing product available on a affordable weekly payment basis.

We aim to add value to people’s lives every day. With us it’s personal, we like to keep on first name terms with customers so they feel comfortable with our service. When we open our doors on Saturday, pop in and say hi and we’ll be sure to remember your name next time you come in. That’s what makes us different.”

Stafford will be BrightHouse’s 194th store. A further four stores are set to open during March, these stores will be located in Cannock, Mexborough, Bromley and Maidstone.

About BrightHouse

BrightHouse is a national retail chain specialising in the sale of home electronic and domestic appliances, household furniture and related products, on a ‘rent to own’ affordable weekly payment basis. BrightHouse provide customers access to a choice of products, operating without the normal requirement of large deposits and credit ratings. With more than 2200 staff UK-wide, BrightHouse is a major employer in the local communities where its 194 stores are located.

BrightHouse supports NSPCC, the UK’s leading children’s charity that specialises in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.

BrightHouse is ranked 219th in the 2009 Sunday Times mid-market top track 250 companies

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