Stafford Superstore – the largest in the area – opens its doors
21 January 2025 | View all news
Now the largest shop of its kind in the area, our new look ‘Superstore’ on St Albans Road reopens on Friday, 31 January.
Having undergone extensive work and expanding into next door, the site now covers an area of more than 19,000 sq ft.
We have been providing expert care for families living with incurable illnesses for 35 years. Our retail operation provides a vital revenue stream to fund this.
“We simply wouldn’t be able to provide the care that we do without our shops,” said Samantha Lester, Outpatients Staff Nurse.
Last year our retail operation contributed £1.6 million to fund our specialist care – helping us to support more than 2,000 families.
Since opening in 2008 the St Albans Road shop has contributed almost £6 million to care costs. In addition to 12 staff, the site has 13 volunteers delivering an average of around 100 voluntary hours per week.
Special opening day offer marks 35 years of care
Our Stafford Superstore will offer 35% discount on all items during the opening day to mark our 35th anniversary.
The Mayor of Stafford, Councillor Frank James will cut the ribbon and his daughter, Mayoress Mrs Sara Peters will also attend on Friday, 31 January.
Shoppers will have the chance to grab a bargain as the doors open at 10.30 am and to see our 35th Anniversary film on the in-store screens.
Shop Manager, Estelle Hayward, said:
“This expansion project shows a real commitment to making life easier, not just for our shoppers and people who donate, but for all families living with an incurable disease.
“Our retail operation exists purely to fund this specialist care.”
The new unit will be used as a donation processing area, meaning that all of the space in the original area can be used for retail sales.
“We can now take even more donations and ultimately contribute even more funds to securing free, expert care for the people of Stafford and the surrounding areas,” Estelle continued.
Simon Dodd, Retail General Manager, said:
“Since 1989, Katharine House Hospice has cared for more than 30,000 patients and their families. All donations and purchases in our shops help Katharine House Hospice continue to provide this free specialist care.”
The 35% discount will be offered from opening at 10.30 am until the shop closes at 4.45 pm.
Everybody is welcome to join us.
