A SPECIALIST card and gifting retailer, has announced it is to relocate to a new bigger location in a North East town.

Card Factory, has announced that it’s set to move to a new, bigger store in Stockton on Friday, November 5.

The existing store at Stockton Castle Mall will close for business on Thursday, November, 4 before the brand new store opens in its new location at The Castlegate Shopping Centre the following day.

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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 be moving to a bigger home in Stockton, especially given the difficult couple of years retailers have had.

“We will be retaining our standout team and creating four additional new jobs, and we can’t wait to welcome existing and new customers into our new premises in Castlegate Shopping Centre.”

Card Factory’s stores offer a variety of party, gifts, stationery and confectionery items for any milestone occasion, including helium balloons that can be blown up free of charge in-store.

For those unable to visit their local store, Card Factory’s website and app are accessible for all card, gifts and party needs, with all online personalised cards coming with free first-class delivery at: cardfactory.co.uk/

The new Card Factory Store is located at: Unit 101b & 102, Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton, TS18 1AN.

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