Popular Seaforde store reopens after major £2m upgrade
Brennan’s SPAR, a family neighbourhood store trading in the County Down town of Seaforde in Northern Ireland since 2008, has officially marked its reopening after a £2 million investment to expand the store and provide even more for the local area. The refurbishment, supported by Ulster Bank, has created an extension to the store, not only doubling the size of the fresh food offering but also creating 10 new jobs for the local area. Gemma Kearney, who has been managing Brennan’s for the past 17 years, said their shoppers’ needs were in mind when thinking about the expansion, allowing them to deliver even more value throughout their new food and coffee to go, and throughout their fresh and locally sourced products that can be picked up for tonight’s tea.
“Not only has our fresh food offering doubled, but our entire range of groceries throughout the store has extended to bring fantastic choice for now and for later and better yet, we have introduced even more price cuts to bring additional value to our shoppers,” Kearney explained. “Services have also expanded, with the post office now available at our checkouts from 8am – 8pm, every day of the week, bringing even more convenience to the area. Our four-pump fuel forecourt now trades under Texaco and provides new pre-pay at pump options for even more convenience.” The store’s famous Brennan’s Ice Cream counter is complemented by a new look Brennan’s Deli and comfortable new seating area, all continuing under the Brennan’s brand and offering breakfast, lunch and an all-new range of shakes to sit in or to go.
“Thanks to the popularity of our Barista Bar coffee to go offering, we have also installed the all-new Barista Iced machine, giving shoppers the choice between a hot caffeine fix or a cold brew. We are delighted to be one of the first outlets in Northern Ireland to offer this product,” Kearney added.
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