Jobs boost as toy store to open in Comet’s wake

Smyths Toys Superstores will be taking over the former Comet unit at the Crown Point Retail Park, in Junction Street, with the initial expectation of creating 30 jobs.

It is anticipated that the retailer will then employ more staff later in the year, recruiting for all positions from sales assistants to managers.

The company’s marketing manager, Dryden Geary, said: “Smyths Toys Superstores are thrilled to announce the opening of our new store in Leeds.

“We look forward to offering the people here the best possible selection and quality of products, all delivered with exceptional service.

“Opening a new store in the area also allows to us to offer some fantastic employment opportunities to people in the local community.

“We are looking for hard-working, enthusiastic staff and encourage them to find out more on our website at SmythsToys.com, where positions will be advertised as they become available.”

Smyths Toys Superstores already has more than 60 branches throughout the UK and Ireland and expects to open around five more in the next year.

Comet’s stores all closed when the Hull-based retailer went into administration following trading problems.