Discount retailer Home Bargains has ruled out taking on the former Woolworths store in Lichfield – but admitted they are keen to open in the city.
The company have already taken on 14 former Woolworths premises, including one in Tamworth.
But a Home Bargains spokesman confirmed that the Market Street site in Lichfield had been ruled out due to the length of the lease available. He explained:
“The landlord is currently only looking at a temporary five year letting pending redevelopment. Home Bargains are not a temporary retailer.”
Several of the Woolworths sites have been taken on by various retailers across the country since the company went bust, but the Lichfield site still stands empty, despite reported interest from clothing store Primark.
But despite ruling out the former Lichfield Woolworths, Home Bargains have confirmed the city as an area they are keen to move into. The spokesperson added:
“Lichfield is certainly on our target list and as such we hope to serve the people of Lichfield sooner or later.”
