Fans of a children's clothing company from Helston have received long-awaited news of the return of its popular discount sales.

Frugi, based on the Water-ma-Trout industrial estate, have in the past held 'warehouse sales', where the company opens the doors to part of its Helston warehouse for the day to sell older clothes lines at discounted prices.

Now the company has announced a new version of the sale, which this time will be taking place in Truro.

Called 'The Big Frugi Sale' the event will be held at Truro School on April 22 and 23, and will have limited ticket availability.

These will cost £5, which will be redeemable against purchases at the event when a valid ticket is shown.

Other, similar events have also been promised for different parts of the UK.

Writing on its Facebook page, the company said it was excited to be bringing the sale to customers, adding: "You can expect past seasons styles, sample goodies, outerwear, accessories and so much more. We can't wait to see you all there in person."

Timeslots and tickets go on sale at 9am this Monday, April 11 on Frugi's social channels. There will be an Eventbrite service fee of 98p that is not redeemable.

Earlier this week it was revealed that the shop opposite the previous Frugi warehouse, which opened in 2018 to sell both discounted stock of older clothing lines and also newly launched ranges, was not going to reopen after Covid, following an office move and increase in employees.

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Sarah Clark, CEO of Frugi, said that events such as The Big Frugi Sale would be in place of any discount store in Helston.

She told the Packet: "Frugi previously had a small unit next to its warehouse in Helston, which was used to offer some discounts on old season stock. Given the growth of the Frugi brand and its organisation, the company has now moved to larger units within the trading estate, and no longer has the outlet unit.

"Instead, Frugi will be running a series of events in both Cornwall and the rest of the UK to allow all customers to access their end of season stock. The first of these 'Big Sales' is being held on Friday, April 22 to Saturday, April 23, at Truro School. Frugi is excited to see as many of its Cornwall customers as possible at the event.

"In addition, over the next 12 months Frugi is also exploring click and collect opportunities within the UK, so it can continue to serve its customers in the best way possible."

A spokesperson for Frugi also confirmed to the Packet that the new site was still based in Helston, adding: "This past year has seen Frugi increase the number of employees, and so we have had to move offices to accommodate this growth and there was not enough space for a retail shop.

"The warehouse is still in Helston, near the offices, and our second warehouse is still in Netherlands."

Last year Frugi opened a new store at Clarks' Village in Somerset.

CEO Ms Clark added: "In October 2021, Frugi started its retail journey with the opening of Clark’s Village in Somerset, a space that is now short-listed for a Drapers Sustainable Store Design Award.

"The store stocks a broad range of products from the Frugi company, including Frugi Bloom maternity-wear, Frugi baby, toddlers’ and kids’ clothing, as well as sister brand, TotsBots reusable nappies.

"The store is a brilliant opportunity for Frugi to meet and engage with its customers, and help educate on organic cotton and recycled polyester, as key sustainable materials in the use of its ethical clothing.

"The store is also the venue for many customer events, such as the recent readings at World Book Day."