Henderson Retail opens latest new build with £3m supermarket

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Sep 2020, 17:00 BST
David Miskimmin (second left), Eurospar Millisle Area Manager and Gregory Cochrane Henderson Retail Store Project Manager (centre) are pictured with Eurospar Millisle store manager, Joanne Knox (second right) and store staff at the official opening of the £3m community supermarketDavid Miskimmin (second left), Eurospar Millisle Area Manager and Gregory Cochrane Henderson Retail Store Project Manager (centre) are pictured with Eurospar Millisle store manager, Joanne Knox (second right) and store staff at the official opening of the £3m community supermarket
David Miskimmin (second left), Eurospar Millisle Area Manager and Gregory Cochrane Henderson Retail Store Project Manager (centre) are pictured with Eurospar Millisle store manager, Joanne Knox (second right) and store staff at the official opening of the £3m community supermarket
Henderson Retail has officially opened its £3m, state-of-the-art Eurospar community supermarket on Moss Road, Millisle, bringing 25 new jobs to the local area.

The build, which began pre-lockdown and lasted eight months, replaces the original Spar store on Main Street, retaining its 15 employees.

Henderson’s Retail Director Mark McCammond says the store is an investment in the local community.

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He continued; “We have retained the 15-strong team from the original store, brought 25 new job opportunities for the area, and shoppers will benefit from EUROSPAR’s extensive range of locally sourced fresh foods.

“The new supermarket will feature 1000’s of additional lines when compared to the former store, an enhanced value proposition, plus Tesco price match on over 1000 lines and a MAXOL service station, the first in the town for over 15 years.

“This is the third store operated by Henderson Retail to open in the past couple of months after SPAR Carnmoney Hill and the reopening of EUROSPAR Glenwell.

“We’ll continue to invest in our local communities to bring a safe way of shopping, alongside value and top-quality services and amenities.”

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Linda Patterson, the local teacher known and loved across Millisle, had the honour of cutting the ribbon to officially declare the opening of the much-anticipated new community supermarket.

Mark added: “Eurospar is a community supermarket which not only provides essential groceries for the local area but becomes a hub where shoppers can rely on top quality products, value and a safe way of shopping.

“We are excited to reveal Eurospar Millisle to our neighbours and thank Linda for taking the time to not only officially open the supermarket but for her years of community and teaching work in the local area.”

Joanne Knox, Store Manager at Eurospar Millisle said the new build has brought new employment opportunities at a time when they were much needed.

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She explained: “We have merged the previous Spar Millisle team and added 25 new team roles for the new supermarket.

“This is a huge asset to the local community, providing secure jobs at what has been a worrying time.

“Our site also includes a four-pump MAXOL fuel station – the first petrol station in Millisle for over 15 years, alongside a 35-space car park, free ATM, three self-scan checkouts to compliment the conventional checkouts and over 26 bays of fresh produce, all sourced from local farmers and growers.

“We also carry delicious own-brand products from The Kitchen, The Chef and Greengrocer’s, as well as the artisanal range of products from NI’s smaller, hidden gem producers.”

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Shoppers can also enjoy a new hot food-to-go deli serving all-day breakfast and lunch, a fresh butchery counter from Donaghadee’s Simon Wright & Son and the new offering from Henderson’s own-brand coffee, Barista Bar.

Joanne continued; “The new Barista Bar machine includes hot chocolate and flat white options, giving even more choice for our shoppers’ morning pick me up that can be enjoyed with a Barista Bar treat which are also available in-store.”

Eurospar Millisle is open from 7am to 11pm, seven days a week.

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Henderson Retail has invested over £1m in health and safety precautions in store, which have been integrated into Eurospar Millisle.

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The supermarket will have a socially distanced queueing system, limited numbers of shoppers in store, a one-way system, heightened cleaning protocols and Perspex screens at checkouts.

Shoppers are also encouraged to follow local legislation and wear a face covering in store.

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