A FAMILY-owned carpet business has opened its second store at the Orbital Shopping Park.

The Carpet Shop, run by husband-and-wife team Howard and Paulyne with their son Thomas, opened up their first store in West Swindon ten years ago.

Co-owned Howard Griffiths said: “We’re so proud to be expanding the family business and, with no other carpet stores close by, Orbital is the ideal spot for us to be opening our next store.

“We pride ourselves on our first-class service, from selection through to fitting, and we can’t wait to meet all of our customers in the coming weeks.”

Jamie Turner, centre manager at Orbital Shopping Park said: “We’re always investing in the shopping park to give our shoppers a great range of stores.

Along with the big brand names we offer, local businesses are equally as popular among our shoppers and I’m sure The Carpet Shop will continue to go from strength to strength here.”

Justin Tomlinson MP for North Swindon paid a visit on the opening day.

He added: “It’s great to see Swindon businesses being supported by the park and I wish the Griffiths family the best of luck with their latest venture.”