A discount store company which dates back to 2001 will be making its presence known in Oxford for the first time this week.

Homesense, a home furnishings store, will be opening in Templars shopping park on Thursday (April 20).

It will join the existing TK Maxx to form a new superstore.

And a total of 21 new jobs will be created in the area through the move.

Some of these jobs will be team leader positions.

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The superstore will span 12,834 sq foot and will welcome several deliveries each week.

It comes after TK Maxx and its subsidiary Homesense announced in February it would be closing stores across the country.

The new opening goes against the previous closure trend which was due to landlord leasing issues.

A Homesense spokesman commented: “We’re delighted for Homesense to join TK Maxx in Oxford to create a beautiful new superstore.

“We are looking forward to welcoming shoppers through our doors to enjoy the incredible treasure hunt shopping experience, with irresistible prices.

“Make sure to pop by often, as the store will be full of big brands and unique finds in fashion and homeware every time you visit.”  

Homesense specialises in homeware items such as candles, ornaments, storage devices and decor.