The ribbon has officially been cut to open a new Spar store in Nelson.
Key features of the store, which is on Netherfield Road, include refreshment options from Cheeky Coffee and Tango Ice Blast machines, as well as a hot food-to-go unit.
James Hall & Co. Ltd brands are prominent in-store, and there is a strong Clayton Park Bakery offer and the full range of Fazilas products to better support the demands of the local community.
Extensive areas dedicated to soft drinks and chilled beers are also major store features, and these are complemented by a comprehensive convenience offer of big-brand names,
Locals queued up in their numbers on the opening day to get free teas as well as enjoy a free Cheeky Coffee and tasters of Clayton Park Bakery and Fazilas products.
The mayor of Pendle, Cllr Brian Newman, took hold of the Spar scissors to cut the ribbon and declare the store open, and he was joined at the opening by chairman of James Hall & Co. Ltd, Ian Hall, and company stores director Fiona Drummond.
A family fun day supported the opening where the local community was welcomed into the store and had the opportunity to pay Spin to Win free Spar products.
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David and Anne Brown, who live across the road from the shop, said: “We really like the layout, and the prices are excellent. It is fantastic to have the store open again, and it is very convenient for us.
“If we can support local then we will do. Everybody knows the staff, and we were welcomed with a smile. I think the hot food will do really well, and the range of convenience meals that are stocked will be popular too.”
Ian and Lesley Moore, who live nearby, added: “We came along while walking the dogs for a general feel for the store and were pleased to have a SPAR on the doorstep.
“The layout is great, and it is a bright and airy store with a good range. We have been driving past every day seeing the progress in anticipation of the opening, so it is great that the day has finally arrived.”
Fiona Drummond said: “We are very pleased to welcome Netherfield Road into the Spar family. The store looks brilliant, and we are delighted to have the support of the mayor of Pendle to officially open it.
“The atmosphere on the opening day was hugely positive. It was lovely speaking to customers who are excited and genuinely appreciative to have a first-class convenience offer in their neighbourhood.”
James Hall & Co. Ltd is a fifth-generation family business that services a network of independent SPAR retailers and company-owned SPAR stores across northern England.
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