A NATIONAL retailer is advertising for jobs for a new Barrow store.
Dreams Limited, a bed and mattress store, is set to open in Barrow as sites including Indeed, Total Jobs, Retail Choice and Glassdoor advertise for jobs.
According to Total Jobs and Retail Choice, the new shop will be located on Portland Walk.
Job positions include a customer advisor, retail sales assistant and retail store manager.
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Dreams was formerly located at Hollywood Retail Park in Hindpool Road where the supermarket Aldi is now.
As stated in the job description on Glassdoor's page: "Working as part of our Retail team in our new store opening in Barrow-in-Furness, we are looking for a whole new team - lots of Part Time opportunities available for 30, 25, 20, 16 or 10 hours a week, you will be a vital part of the store's success.
"We want every store visit to be exceptional for our customers so you'll work closely with members of the public to understand their needs and advise them on high-value purchases."
According to Dreams' website, the only shop operating in Cumbria is located in Carlisle at Unit 4 London Road.
Dreams Limited is a bed retailer and manufacturer specialising in beds, mattresses, bedroom furniture and bed linen.
Mike Clare opened the first shop in 1987. Since then, more than 200 stores have opened all over the country.
In May 2021, Dreams was acquired by Tempur Sealy.
They craft around 290,000 mattresses and over 200,000 divan bases and headboards a year at their factory in Oldbury, in West Midlands.
Barrow Business Improvement District told The Mail they are unaware of the retailer opening in Barrow.
The Mail has tried to contact Dreams.
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