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Scandi-chic comes to Scunthorpe as JYSK prepares to open at Lakeside

Danish homeware retailer makes North Lincolnshire its 30th º£½ÇÊÓÆµ location

Inside a JYSK store like the one set to open in Scunthorpe later this month.

Scandinavian chic is heading to Scunthorpe, with leading Danish homeware retailer JYSK set to open its first store in the Humber region.

The global operator is heading to Lakeside Retail Park, creating 10 jobs. It will be the company’s 30th º£½ÇÊÓÆµ store, with 3,100 now spread across 51 countries.

JYSK, pronounced Yoosk, will open at 10am on February 17, with David Dodsworth appointed to manage the 950 sq m store. The company already has stores in Gainsborough, Lincoln, Doncaster and York.

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Ciaron Hearns, JYSK sales and marketing manager for the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ and Ireland, said: “JYSK Scunthorpe joins 29 stores in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ and is our second store opening this year. The new store and brilliant team are ready to welcome old and new JYSK customers to explore our collection of Scandi homeware and garden furniture.

“They will be able to enjoy our brilliant same-day click and collect service, AnyVan local next day delivery service, and exclusive in-store lines.”

A JYSK storefront. (Image: DMC)

The 43-year-old business is family owned, and was launched by tradesman Lars Larsen. It now turns over £3.6 billion. It has set a goal of operating 5,000 stores worldwide, and the past year has seen it record record results in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, with sales up 11 per cent despite challenging trading conditions.

Mr Hearns said it is well known for high quality, on trend products for the home, from the bedroom to the garden. It is described having earned a worldwide reputation of expertise and knowledge in sleeping culture, specialising in “expertly created sleeping products, including top rated mattresses, duvets, pillows, bedframes, and bases”.