MUSGRAVE Northern Ireland, which operates the SuperValu, Centra and Mace brands, says it will pump £18 million into its operations this year, with plans to open 18 new stores and create 250 jobs.
The investment will also fund significant refurbishments of a number of its SuperValu and Centra stores.
Indeed in recent weeks Centra Foxes Glen on Belfast's Stewartstown Road has reopened, supporting 21 jobs, including 10 new positions.
Following the refresh of four SuperValu stores in 2022 as part of Musgrave’s SuperValu Rejuvenation programme, several new stores will benefit from refurbishment creating an enhanced shopping experience, including a new hot and cold deli counter, a Moo’d ice cream bar, expanded in-store bakery, and an upgraded off-licence.
Trevor Magill, managing director for Musgrave in Northern Ireland. said: “We have ambitious plans to grow across the region this year.
“Working with our retail partners, we are making significant upgrades to our stores to ensure we are providing the best quality shopping experience possible, whilst reducing our impact on the environment.
“Our stores are at the heart of the communities in which we operate, and I thank our dedicated teams across SuperValu, Centra and Mace for helping us provide those communities with great quality, value and excellent customer service.”
Last year Musgrave introduced a £2.7 million Sustainability Fund, and in 2023 environmental impact remains high on the agenda with an additional £1m committed to supporting stores in reducing their carbon footprint.
To achieve its goal of net zero by 2040, Musgrave Group has been supporting its retailers by providing suitable initiatives based on each store’s needs and set-up, including upgrading freezers and refrigeration units, LED lighting retrofit, solar panels, and electronic shelf edge labels (eSELs).
