Business

Portadown store creates 25 jobs

A NEW convenience store in Portadown is set to create 25 new jobs.

The 3,000 sq ft Centra on Gilford Road has been opened by businessman George Patterson, who owns and operates Patterson Oil.

It forms part of a major investment with Patterson Oil also relocated to the new site.

Centra business development manager Brian Ross said: "I'm delighted that a well-established local businessman such as George has decided to open a new Centra store in Portadown. "The Gilford Road site is a very exciting addition to the Centra retail group and it provides a fantastic range of services to the local community. "This latest Centra store opening brings a total of six new stores which have opened across Northern Ireland in the last six months, driving investment within the local economy," he added.