Kmart in Warwick gets overwhelming thumbs up
WARWICK has spoken and Kmart is what residents want judging by the response to a Warwick Daily News Facebook post.
Warwick resident Jessica Jeffs asked for a Kmart to be built in Warwick and that attracted more than 700 likes and 440 comments in 24 hours.
With expansions to Rose City Shoppingworld under way, many residents were quick to speculate that the new additions would include room for a Kmart.
The discount store is not currently included in the plans.
That didn't stop shoppers from taking to social media to express their wish for a greater variety of shopping options and job opportunities.
Residents will have to wait to see if Kmart takes notice of the groundswell of support.
WHAT YOU SAID
- "I would consider moving back to Warwick if they got a Kmart." - Melanie Wilson
- "I would literally spend 90% of my time there if we had one here. I would have no need to go to Toowoomba if Warwick had Kmart and Best and Less." - Kelli Maree
- "Think of the job opportunities there would be if Kmart came to Warwick." - Kane Marquett
- "I used to live in a town that only had a Kmart and everyone always whinged how much they wish there was a Target or Big W! I never thought I would say it, but my god I miss Kmart! I love going to Toowoomba just to shop there." - Theona Parsons
- "Yes we so need a Kmart. I was only saying the other day that I hope a Kmart goes in with the shopping centre extensions. Kmart 100%." - Sophie Ryan
- "Yes why not? Kmart is the best and saves a lot of people travelling and keeping the money in town as well as creating new jobs. I love shopping at Kmart but don't like travelling." - Lisa Baker
- "Yes, (we) definitely need one. Some of us can't get out of Warwick due to no car and (it) costs so much to get a bus there and the quality of stuff in Kmart is better at times then Big W and Target." - Karen O'Halloran
- "Warwick needs more clothing stores and general retail stores, the town is getting bigger and yet the work force/load is not. Bringing in a Kmart and other retail shops will help with the lack of jobs and help expand Warwick. Instead of letting stores go broke and putting people off of work. Our council needs to realise this; the sooner the better." - Chante Reibelt
- "Look I live in Stanthorpe so already (I) have to travel 40 minutes to get to Big W in Warwick, (it) would be better if we could get Kmart here. But happy enough if Warwick does, (I) still wouldn't have to travel almost two hours to get to one. And Best and Less!" - Veronica A.
- "Yes, yes, YES! Absolutely! Just moved back here from Tamworth and I miss Kmart so much. We went all the way up to Toowoomba last night to get kids summer wardrobes, had dinner and still spent less than what we would have for the clothes elsewhere." - Michelle McKenzie