'Supporting local is also at the heart of what we do': £1m investment transforms Northern Ireland Centra store and forecourt

Musgrave NI has invested £1 million in its Centra store in Banbridge, delivering a fully upgraded petrol forecourt and a range of improvements designed to make shopping easier and more convenient for customers.

The revamped store and forecourt on Church Street, which supports 24 local jobs, were officially unveiled recently.

The forecourt has been completely upgraded with new fuel tanks and a new canopy, while the car park has been resurfaced and relined to make access to the store easier for customers.

Inside, the popular Frank and Honest Coffee dock has been relocated to improve the customer journey. Coffee lovers can now choose from the new Dark Roast alongside the House Blend. Customers can also take advantage of the Frank and Honest digital loyalty app, which rewards them with a free coffee after collecting six stamps.

The queueing system has also been improved, while new digital screens keep customers informed about the latest store and deli offers.

The store continues to offer a wide range of breakfast and lunch options from its hot and cold deli counters, including freshly made sandwiches and a grab-and-go hot food range. The relocated bakery also offers a selection of breads and pastries baked in store.

Store manager Chloe Stevenson said: “We’re delighted to be fully reopened and welcoming customers back to enjoy our improved forecourt and store facilities. The investment has made a real difference, from easier access and parking outside to an improved shopping experience inside.

“We’ve already had really positive feedback from our customers, and we look forward to continuing to provide great service and convenience for the local community for many years to come.”

Oliver Martin, head of Musgrave’s company owned stores, added: “Centra has been part of this community for many years, and this £1 million investment reflects our continued commitment to the area and, importantly, to making the everyday shopping experience better for our customers.

“Whether customers are stopping to refuel, picking up a coffee or calling in for breakfast, lunch or their everyday essentials, we want to make their visit as easy and convenient as possible. The improvements to both the forecourt and store have been designed with that in mind.

“Supporting local is also at the heart of what we do. We spend more than £240 million on local food and drink annually, working with more than 3,000 local farmers and over 250 local suppliers, with more than 6,000 local products available across our stores.

“I’d like to thank our customers for their valued custom over the years, and we look forward to continuing to serve the Banbridge community into the future.”

As part of Centra’s commitment to value, shoppers can benefit from hundreds of best buys and savings of up to 40% on own-brand products. This is alongside a Supermarket Price Match on key everyday items with Tesco, as well as the Epic Deals promotion, which features four big-brand products every three weeks.

Supporting Musgrave’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, the store has also been fitted with energy-saving technology to improve efficiency. This includes LED lighting, energy-efficient freezers and refrigeration, as well as electronic shelf-edge labels to reduce paper usage.