Taskers has reopened in Formby eight years after closing its original site, with the new store offering a 10% Bank Holiday discount on every item.
The new store on Altcar Road replaces the former Formby Cycles, also a Taskers brand. Inside the 8,000 sq ft home space, there is a range of the retailer’s best-selling furniture, lighting, pictures and mirrors, rugs and home accessories.
Return to the coastal town
The original store closed as part of a major restructuring of the business. At the time, the company cited challenging economic and trading conditions, saying it needed to focus its efforts on its larger stores and online operation.
A household name since the 1950s, Taskers has been a favourite with generations of families across the region. The brand is renowned for its large showrooms, extensive collections of lounge, dining and bedroom furniture, as well as its hugely popular Christmas displays and festive departments. Its flagship showroom is located on Long Lane.
Expansion plans
Oliver Tasker, Director at Taskers, said: "Coming back to Formby genuinely means a lot to us. We previously had a store in the area and being in a position to open a new store and return to this community feels particularly special."
"It's amazing to be growing in Liverpool where we have so much history and opening our Formby store has been an integral part of our expansion plans."
"We’ve already had such a warm response from people in Formby, and we are really excited for this new chapter for Taskers."
Opening details and jobs
The new Taskers Formby store will be open daily, officially opening today, Thursday, August 27, with the AUG10 discount code available for the Bank Holiday promotion in the Formby and Aintree stores, as well as online.
The ECHO reported earlier this year that the cycling shop was closing after more than 30 years in business. At the helm of the Formby Cycles team from its opening was Phil Harvey, who first joined the company when it was owned by Dave Mitchell, trading as Cycle Sports from premises on Harrington Road. In 2003, the business became part of Taskers Group.
Today’s launch will see Taskers retain three existing members of staff from the much-loved local business while also creating four new jobs.
