DISCOUNT home store Wilkinson is opening a new 10,000 sq ft store in the former Sainsbury's building in Shirley, Southampton.

The family-owned company will open the shop in Park Street in August, with more than 80 new jobs currently being advertised.

The shop will sell more than 25,000 products, including kitchenware, household goods, clothing, DIY items, confectionery and seasonal goods.

The building, near Shirley High Street, became vacant when Sainsbury's moved to its new home in the revamped Shirley precinct.

Shoppers have been flocking to the multi-million-pound store, which is dominated by a giant glass tower, since it opened.

Simon Pelleschi, manager of the new Wilkinson, said: "We are delighted to be able to bring Wilkinson value-for-money family shopping to Shirley, and we very much look forward to welcoming new customers to our store."

Wilkinson has been trading for more than 75 years and is committed to high street shopping.