Two retail outlets will open doors at King and Liberty
Jan 25, 2010 - 02:15 PM
By Jennifer Stone
BOWMANVILLE -- It used to house everything from soup to nuts; soon, it'll be the place to go for anything from pens to pilsner.
The building formerly home to A and P at King and Liberty is experiencing something of a reincarnation, coming back as home to two retail outlets: business supply giant Staples, and a relocated, bigger Beer Store, expected to open mid-February.
"Rapid population growth in the Clarington area has resulted in a new, more central location," Beer Store spokeswoman Sandra Ward said in an e-mail.
The Beer Store is currently located at King Street East and Frank Street.
"Its new location . . . is more than two-thirds larger than the old store and will be Durham Region's largest Beer Store," Ms. Ward said.
The new store will have a self-service concept, as well as a larger lobby, more display areas and an improved bottle return area.
The Staples store will be home to a huge business supply section, a computer and electronics department which will include in-store computer repair, and a full copy centre, said general manager Robert Morris. The store will employ about 20 people.
Staples's grand opening is set for Saturday, March 6.
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