Discount retailer The Works have announced a considerable expansion plan for the next five years, with the aim of opening a total of 250 stores. The retailer currently has 398 stores, with plans to open 60 stores and 600 jobs in the next year, investing a total of £3.5m. Chief executive of The Works, Kevin Keaney added “Our discount proposition, coupled with our huge range of exciting products, is proving a real hit with consumers and helping us to continue rapid growth even when overall spending confidence is low.”