Retail giant TKMaxx opened the doors on its newest store on Thursday (May 25) relocating from the high street.

The brand, famous for its collection of bargains, opened the new store at the Cleveland Retail Park in Middlesbrough at 10am with queues of shoppers eager to see inside.

But celebrations of the opening come alongside a blow to the high street after TKMaxx closed its Middlesbrough town centre site on Wednesday, just a month after M&S also closed its shop in the town.

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A spokesperson at TK Maxx said: “We are delighted to be opening this new store in Cleveland Retail Park.

The Northern Echo: Outside the new store, formerly occupied by Outfit.Outside the new store, formerly occupied by Outfit. (Image: PR)

The Northern Echo: There were big queues ahead of the opening at 10am on Thursday (May 25).There were big queues ahead of the opening at 10am on Thursday (May 25). (Image: PR)

“We wanted to give our valued Middlesborough treasure seekers the best shopping experience possible, as we know how much they enjoy browsing our stores for quality fashion and homeware at incredible prices.”

The new store spans two floors and almost 20,000 sq ft of shopping space.  It will sell a range of women’s, men’s and children's clothing, home, beauty and accessories.

The Northern Echo: Staff cut the ribbon on Thursday morning to officially open the store.Staff cut the ribbon on Thursday morning to officially open the store. (Image: PR)

The Northern Echo: Inside the new store.Inside the new store. (Image: PR)

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Bosses say they plan to open five more stores across the country over the next six months.

Speaking to the Mirror in February Deborah Dolce, group director of TKMaxx owner TJX Europe, said: “We are proud of our continued investment in communities across the country through new store openings, store modernisations and relocations.

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“Last year we opened two new stores – a TK Maxx in Bromborough and a Homesense in Altrincham.

The Northern Echo: The store has two floors packed with bargains.The store has two floors packed with bargains. (Image: PR)

The Northern Echo: At the tills.At the tills. (Image: PR)

““This year, we’re opening another three new TK Maxx stores and a new Homesense store in Stevenage. To meet growing customer demand on tkmaxx.com, we’re also opening a new logistics centre in Crewe which will create jobs for the local community.

“We look forward to bringing new, bright and beautiful TK Maxx and Homesense stores to even more shoppers across the UK and offering great retail careers to those communities.”

The Northern Echo: Staff celebrated the opening on Thursday (May 25).Staff celebrated the opening on Thursday (May 25). (Image: PR)