EAST Lancashire-based national retailer Original Factory Shop has been named one of the UK’s fastest growing firms.

The company, with its headquarters in Burnley, appeared in the Sunday Times Buyout Track 100, compiled by accountancy giant Deloitte.

Original Factory Shop increased pre-tax profits from £8.9million to £14.9million on sales of £117million last year, placing the retailer at number 71 in the list.

The firm employs 200 at its base in Billington Road, Burnley, where it is headed by former Debenhams and Asda executive Angela Spindler.