PLANS TO open a TK Maxx department store in Wexford town next year are said to be very advanced, The Echo has learnt.

The discount designer label department store is said to have had an interest in opening in a prominent Wexford town location for some time and it is believed that the Staffords building on Paul Quay is the most likely location for the store.

At a time when the town is experiencing a retail resurgence, with fewer vacant shops on the main street than at any time in the past four years, news of the potential arrival of an international store like TK Maxx can only be seen as great news for the town.

The UK based retail giant’s nearest stores are in Arklow and Waterford City and it is believed their arrival here would provide a great boost to many businesses in Wexford, as well as much needed employment in the town.