A NEW state-of-the-art SuperValu store has opened in Newry as part of a £2 million investment, creating 50 jobs for the area.
The 5,500 sq ft outlet on the Dublin Road is owned by experienced retailers Michael and David Downey and is operated in partnership with Musgrave NI.
The Downey brothers have operated SuperValu Hill Street in Newry for 15 years, but the family have been in retail for more than a century and are now hoping to bring their success to the new Dublin Road store.
Michael Downey said: “With the help of Musgrave we have made a major investment into Newry with the opening of the Dublin Road store.
“Since our recent opening we have already had a great response from customers and it has created a buzz in the local area. We’re aiming to service the whole community with our ‘one-stop’ shop and I’m looking forward to introducing them to our new and inspiring ranges in a modern shopping environment,” he added.
SuperValu sales director Nigel Maxwell said: “The Downey family are hugely experienced retailers, and the opening of SuperValu Newry Dublin Road is a fantastic boost to the local area.
“We look forward to welcoming customers to the new state-of-the-art store and offering them the latest in food- market convenience on their doorstep.”
SuperValu is part of Musgrave Northern Ireland, which comprises the retail and wholesale segments of Musgrave Group in the north and supports 360 independent retailers through the SuperValu, Centra, Mace and DayToday brands and 2,800 wholesale customers through the MarketPlace brand.
