A SPECIALIST card and gifting retailer has announced it will be opening a new store in Widnes.

The Card Factory store will be opening on Saturday, February 26, at Widnes Shopping Park.

The opening of the store will create six new roles at various levels, both full time and part time, and the new team will be led by an experienced store manager.

Following the announcement, Card Factory’s retail director, Steve Lilley said: “Our team have been working incredibly hard to prepare for this new opening and we’re so excited to another store, especially given the difficult couple of years retailers have had.

“We will be creating a standout team, and we can’t wait to welcome existing and new customers to our new premises in Widnes.”

This new store is just one of many new stores planned to open in across the UK and the Republic of Ireland this year.