NATIONAL retailer The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is investing in a new store in Selby, bringing eight new jobs to the area.

Due to open on Thursday, July 16 in Selby's Market Place, the new store will create a mixture of new positions, including a new full-time store manager and a number of other full and part-time roles.

The Selby store will join a portfolio of 380 Edinburgh Woollen Mill stores spanning the UK.

Christopher Dye, area manager for The Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Selby, said: "We’re delighted to see The Edinburgh Woollen Mill join the retail mix in Selby and feel our store will really complement what is already on offer and go some way towards creating a great day out for our customers.

"As we continue to grow throughout the UK, our Selby store is the perfect example, delivering exciting ranges which are exclusive to our stores.

"We can’t wait to open the doors of our new store to visitors."