A new Centra store has opened creating 30 new jobs in the Craigavon area.
The major £2.5M investment by retailer Musgrave and the Greene family comprises a new Centra store and Go Fuel forecourt, located at Lake Road, Craigavon, close to Rushmere Shopping Centre.
Inside the store, customers will recognise the contemporary new design that is currently being rolled out across Centra stores provincewide.
The Greene family are well known in the local community, having owned and operated convenience retail stores in Craigavon for 35 years.
Commenting on the opening, store owner Tom Greene said: “We are proud to work with Musgrave, Centra and Go Fuel on what has been a highly significant development for the local area.
This store has been developed with the ever-busy commuter in mind, providing a range of fresh food and convenience options, alongside an extensive grocery range. As well as being a one-stop shop for food, household necessities and vehicle fuel, the new Centra store offers comfortable, stylish surroundings.
“We have created an unbelievably high tech and high spec store of the highest standard, which we believe has greatly enhanced the area. We are proud to have created 30 local jobs and to give something back to the community that has supported us throughout the years.”
The new 2,900 sq ft store brings the number of Centra stores in Northern Ireland to almost 90, with almost 500 across the island of Ireland.
Norman Bennett, Centra Customer Manager added: “The new Centra stores strive to provide customers with convenient shopping solutions, by combining high quality products and exceptional value. Centra is committed to supporting independently owned stores to not only contribute to the local community, but also to enable shoppers to get the best of both worlds; traditional values of outstanding customer service and good quality, fresh foods, paired with competitive pricing.
“With additional amenities including Customer Wi-Fi and a café-style seating area for consumers to dine-in and take some time-out, the next generation Centra stores help us to respond to the changing needs of the busy consumer and provide a more social and relaxing environment.”