A POPULAR fashion store is back open in Bolton in time for the festive season.

Roman, opens today after returning to the Market Place Shopping Centre on a new lease after it left three years ago.

And yesterday, staff were putting the finishing touches to the store in time for its big opening today.

Denise Roberts, area manager for the retail store, said she was excited to be back.

She said: "We are very excited to be coming back to Bolton, we were here about three years ago in this same unit and we are relaunching with the new branding.

"It is a really nice time to open the shop, obviously we have a lot in the way of occasion wear, so lots of glitter and glam.

"But at the same time we do the casual range. There's plenty to suit all palates."

Denise added: "Since we were last here, the Market Place has changed dramatically and most certainly for the better.

"It really does have the wow factor now and you have got everything under one roof.

"There are a lot of strong brands around and our customers have been asking when are we coming back

"People have been stopping and saying how made up they are to see us back and when we are opening so it is nice for them to shop in their own town."

"I think this store brings another element to the Market Place and I think in terms of the rest of the retailers, it is something in addition we can offer."

And the store revealed it is taking part in the annual Black Friday, giving customers a chance to pick up so real bargains.