The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail Retail trade Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles 47.76 - Retail sale of flowers, plants, fertilisers, pets and pet food
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
27 May 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Warrington-based garden centre Bents Garden & Home has announced that it is to create 150 new positions. This follows an £8 million bank loan in February 2014 to expand the office and retail space at the site which is scheduled to open in October 2014.
A range of job opportunities will become available from chefs to work in the on-site restaurant to general assistants, customer service staff and supervisory positions. The company has stated that it is keen to employ local labour. Recruitment events will be held for potential applicants on July 8th, 10th and 12th.
Sources
27 May 2014: Liverpool Echo
Citation
Eurofound (2014), Bents Garden & Home, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 77149, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/77149.
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