SCORES of jobs will be created when a new retail giant opens its doors this weekend.

Home Bargains will welcome its first customers at its new branch at Turner Rise Retail Park, Colchester, from 8.30am on Saturday.

It has invested £500,000 in the store and will create up to 40 new employment opportunities.

The brand, which sells home products, snacks and has a license to sell alcohol, has moved into the 18,000 sq ft unit previously occupied by Bennetts Electrical store.