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New Elgin Poundstretcher a step closer to reality as work approved

In February, we revealed Poundstretcher were returning to Elgin.

The former Anytime Fitness, where the new Elgin Poundstretcher will be
The former Anytime Fitness.

A former Elgin gym is moving closer to becoming Poundstretcher’s new home in the town.

Unit 4 at Elgin Retail Park on Edgar Road was previously home to Anytime Fitness until they closed in 2021.

Since its sudden closure, the unit has been empty.

Anytime Fitness, in Elgin
The former Anytime Fitness.

In February, we revealed the discount store company’s plans to return to Elgin.

The store will boast a wide variety of brands and a large pet section.

This week, planning officials have given the go-ahead for work to start on fitting out the unit for the new Poundstretcher store.

According to the building warrant, the makeover of the unit could cost around £100,000.

When did Poundstretcher last have an Elgin store?

Poundstretcher last had a store in the town at Thunderton Place in a building shared with TK Maxx.

However, it shut its doors in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Since then, the unit has been filled by Poundland, as fire repairs and the redevelopment of their High Street building take place.

The old Poundstretcher in Elgin
The discount store company last had a store in the town at Thunderton Place.

When will the new Elgin Poundstretcher open?

The Press and Journal asked the firm when they hope to open.

However, the bosses have been tight-lipped so far.

A Poundstretcher spokeswoman previously told the Press and Journal: “We’ll be opening with massive opening offers at a former gym site on Elgin Retail Park.

“We’re excited to once again service the community with our discount range and create jobs for local residents.

“We look forward to sharing details of the opening day celebrations soon.”

Poundstretcher will be the latest arrival at Elgin Retail Park after the opening of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland’s charity shop and PureGym.

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