Joseph James Furniture Outlet opened for the first time today (3 February) in the former Debenhams store.

The outlet stocks a range of branded furniture at discounted rates. 

The store is the second outlet in Manchester, an expansion from the company's current base in Stretford.

It will be open 11am - 7pm Monday to Thursday and 10am - 5pm Friday to Sunday.

Visitors can expect between 30-60% discount on over 350 sofas, as well as armchairs, dining tables and chairs, beds and mattresses, and more.

Altrincham Today has described the business as 'The TK Maxx of sofas'. 

The Debenhams building is an important part of the architecture in the town centre, and sits just beside the A6 (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Owners Joseph Shenton and James Pullen started the business after leaving school in 2019; what initially started as a way to generate income during a gap year quickly grew into a thriving business.

The pair said: "After building a strong customer base, we thought the time was right to open a second outlet and the 90,000 sq ft on offer at the former Debenhams building was an opportunity that was too good to miss. 

"The retail frontage of the building is very strong given its location on the busy A6 and we also expect to see a strong level of footfall from Merseyway Shopping Centre."

"Stockport Council is working hard to attract people to the town centre and the new Interchange, along with the success of Redrock and the Underbanks, has contributed to our commitment to the town. 

"We will offer our customers a great experience, with new stock constantly on display, to keep them coming back instead of browsing online."

(Image - Alasdair Perry)

Colin MacAlister, Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Housing at Stockport Council, said: "I am delighted that Joseph and James, like so many of our businesses, have seen the benefits of opening a business in Stockport and being part of our journey. 

"All three of the town's former department stores will all shortly be back in use, which is a huge achievement given the large size of the units.

"They can also benefit from our investment in the town centre, with the new Transport Interchange opening in March, additional improvements to Merseyway and thousands of new homes in the pipeline, bringing even more people to the town centre. 

"The longer-term plans for the building are still in the pipeline but the fact that the building is occupied again is great news for the town centre."

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