Iconic high street store returning after shutting 236 stores 13 years ago
An iconic electronic store chain which vanished from the high street 13 years ago is making a surprise come back.
Comet, which closed all 236 branches in 2012, is coming to the online world through OnBuy.
They will relaunch in time for the Christmas season, offering gifts and all important batteries for children's toys.
OnBuy's boss Cas Paton said: 'I am so excited, so thrilled. Growing up, I went to Comet to get what I needed.
'Comet is a name that still resonates with millions of UK shoppers – a brand that sparks real nostalgia and fond memories.
'It was a brand that was close to me personally.'
Comet, which first launched in 1933, had shops open across the UK, and became known for its deals on TVs and washing machines.
It entered administration in 2012, and thousands of staff lost their jobs.
Now the digital revival will see a wide range of electronic companies and tech brands offering their deals through the online retailer. More Trending
Cas told This Is Money: 'We will be ultra competitive and undercut Currys and Amazon.
'We're not just reviving a name; we're reimagining what trusted electronics retail looks like in a digital-first economy.'
Around 50 new jobs are set to be created to relaunch Comet online.
The website promises 'deals worth waiting for' with the 'best tech and brands'.
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