A total of 15 jobs are expected to be created in Annan Business Park with the arrival of two national trade suppliers.
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has concluded a deal with Seamount Property for the site on Stapleton Road, which will be developed into a new building to allow Screwfix to open a new store and Howdens Joinery a local depot.
R H Irving Construction has been employed by Seamount Property to carry out the building work, which got underway in May, with both stores expected to open in late 2023.