Screwfix is set to exceed a target for 70 store openings this year, creating more than 700 jobs in total across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
The merchant has an ambition to have 1,000 Screwfix stores in the UK and Ireland.
John Mewett, Screwfix CEO, said: “To be on track to have 70 new stores opened by the end of this year is testament to the hard work of all our colleagues. The growth in our store network supports local communities with further job opportunities and the demand for added convenience from our busy tradespeople.
“Currently, 98% of the population live within a 30-minute drive of a UK store, so our continued expansion ensures we can bring Screwfix closer to even more customers.”