Choice the Discount secures decade-long lease with Chinchilla Central to start in July

The new store moving into the K hub location can be revealed as Chinchilla Central hits back at claims Kmart was not offered a new lease at the shopping centre.

Choice The Discount Store to open in Chinchilla.

Chinchilla Central has announced that Choice the Discount Store has signed a new long-term lease, taking over the tenancy from K hub which will be closing its doors by June.

The K hub store will close after being issued a notice to vacate, only three years after it first opened.

Chinchilla Central said the decision to welcome Choice as a tenant followed Kmart’s inability to commit long-term to Chinchilla Central, coupled with Kmart contemplating closing the store about six months ago.

Choice The Discount Store is slated to open its doors in July or August, adding to its existing network of over 34 stores across Queensland and Northern NSW.

A spokeswoman for Chinchilla Central said the expansion not only brought more shopping options to the community but also numerous job opportunities.

“We are delighted to unveil Choice’s commitment to the Chinchilla Central Shopping Centre for the next decade,” she said.

The spokeswoman said Choice the Discount Store emphasised their dedication to providing value for money and employment opportunities in local communities, inviting individuals to explore career prospects via email at [e-mail].

Meanwhile, Chinchilla Central is gearing up for more improvements, with plans underway to install shade sails in the car park with the project set to kick off from June 9 to July of this year.

Lease negotiations are also well-advanced for allied health and cafe tenants to join the centre.

Looking ahead, a Chinchilla Central spokeswoman said the centre was committed to continuing collaborating with key tenants like Drakes IGA and Choice the Discount Store to enhance product offerings and services for the local community.

Originally published as Choice the Discount secures decade-long lease with Chinchilla Central to start in July