After three years as an empty shell, the old Woolworths store has been reborn as Dealz, a discount chain store which is part of the Poundland group.
There are worries it will have an impact on local businesses and won't improve the image of Strand Street, something wanted by the Chief Minister.
None of that seemed to phase these shoppers though, who spoke to Marian Kenny as they queued:
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