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"description": "Great British Jigsaw Company announces first physical flagship store at the\nprestigious Trentham Gardens, bringing premium, British-made puzzles and custom creations to a premier retail destination.",
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"textContent": "Great British Jigsaws (GB Jigsaws Ltd), one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of premium bespoke jigsaw puzzles, has officially announced the opening of its first dedicated physical retail store at the renowned Trentham Gardens Shopping Village in Staffordshire. The new flagship location marks a significant bricks-and-\nmortar expansion for the brand, bringing its celebrated range of British-designed and British- made puzzles directly to high street consumers.\n\nMoving from its manufacturing and online roots based in nearby Stafford, the new retail store, due to open on Saturday 6th June, will showcase Great British Jigsaws' comprehensive wholesale and signature collections. Visitors to Trentham Gardens will be able to browse and purchase popular ranges, including the highly detailed, vibrant illustrated collections by British artist Emma Joustra. Customers can also enjoy a special opening offer of 25% off all stock over the first weekend, as well as trying their hand at a puzzle on display.\n\n> \"Opening our very first physical store at Trentham Gardens is a momentous milestone for us,\"\n\nsaid Kathy Cornish, Director of Great British Jigsaws.\n\n> \"Since our founding in 2020, we have been incredibly proud to manufacture everything right here in Staffordshire. Trentham Shopping Village, with its wonderful mix of independent businesses, gorgeous surroundings, and passionate visitors, is the absolute perfect home for our flagship store. We cannot wait to welcome puzzle lovers in person and give them a tangible look at the craftsmanship behind our British-made products.\"\n\nTrentham Gardens Shopping Village, located on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent, is one of the Midlands’ premier leisure and shopping destinations, welcoming millions of visitors annually to its scenic lakeside walks, historic Italian gardens, and outdoor retail hub. The addition of Great British Jigsaws brings an authentic, locally produced craft element to the village's diverse retail portfolio.\n\n#### Enjoyed this story?\n\nThe Staffordshire Signal is a not-for-profit, community-funded publication. Every tip helps keep local journalism free, independent, and focused on the stories that matter across Staffordshire.\n\nEvery contribution supports reporting, photography, and storytelling across the county.\n\nExplore the heart of our county Use the interactive map above to discover local landmarks, heritage sites, and community-vetted spots. Every interaction helps support **The Staffordshire Signal’s** mission to keep local news free and independent.\n\n### Join The Staffordshire Signal on WhatsApp\n\nNever miss a single breaking update, local news story, community event, or deep dive. See everything happening in Staffordshire first, straight to your phone!\n\n\nGet Instant Updates\n\n\n\nSupport independent local journalism by selecting ****The Staffordshire Signal**** as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google. Help us stay front-and-centre in your news feed.",
"title": "Piecing it All Together: From Factory Floor to Flagship Store",
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