A GRIMSBY carpet business is on a roll as it prepares to relocate into larger premises.
Grimsby Carpet Warehouse is moving down Freeman Street, from its current shop on the corner of Kent Street to the former IMS Flooring premises between Albert Street West and Church Street.
The new shop, which is due to open on Friday, boasts 16,000 sq ft of flooring space, wider aisles for wheelchair access, and free customer parking at the rear of the premises with a loading bay.
Owner Ivor Shaw said the new shop would be the largest flooring store in Lincolnshire.
The family-run company is celebrating its 70th year in business, and has been trading in the Freeman Street area throughout its existence.
It first opened in 1945, and moved to its current location in 2006, five years after fire gutted its previous premises in Nelson Street.
As reported, Mr Shaw cited the lack of investment in the north end of Freeman Street as one of the reasons for deciding to relocate.
He believes that moving towards the centre of the street, which has undergone a major refurbishment, will provide a more welcoming environment for customers.
He added: "Our new store has had a full renovation to showcase the huge range of products available.
"The enlarged area of 16000 sq ft has increased our stock holding capacity which allows us to buy in bulk and pass the savings directly to our customers.
"We're so excited – this store really has the wow factor."
