Before launching, the only Home Bargains stores in Gateshead were relatively small and on the high street. The former Homebase store where the new Home Bargains is based. Martin Jones, store manager, said: "It’s really exciting to be opening a new Home Bargains store in Gateshead on a hugely popular retail park. "Our new team are proud to serve Gateshead and bring our exciting offer to the area. "We’ve been able to recruit a fantastic team of new store colleagues and we can’t wait to make it happen here in the Team Valley."