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New Togher Spar Express Store Designed for Busy People
Covin Supermarkets is defining modern convenience for the urban shopper
Togher, June 10th 2008: Covin Supermarkets Ltd, one of Cork’s leading retail operators, announced today the opening of its flag ship SPAR Express store in Togher, Cork. After nine months of development and a considerable amount of investment the state of the art 2,500 sq ft retail store offers another option for busy residents and professionals craving a fresh, healthy alternative to fast-food and pre-packaged options with a range over 3,000 products in store, catering for a customer’s every day shopping needs.
There is no doubt that Togher Spar Express is the solution for the growing population of urban dwellers who are forced to run around in search of fresh foods and convenience goods. It has a food court approach, offering a top class hot and cold deli., SPAR’s new healthy eating noodle food concept KITSU, SPAR’s exclusive Signature Sandwich range, Tim Horton’s Premium Coffee and Doughnut range and a Treehouse Juice and Smoothie Bar. Further offerings include a wide selection of wines from around the world. Importantly the store a 24 hour forecourt offering, including petrol pumps and will have an ATM and Lotto service very shortly for added convenience.
Speaking on the announcement Kevin White, director Covin Supermarkets, commented “This is a very exciting development for Togher and Covin Supermarket Ltd. As a result of comprehensive research, Covin Supermarket Ltd identified Togher as an obvious market to introduce the SPAR Express brand. Customers are expecting more from their retail convenience store. They want to look for a healthy choice of products, have the convenience of 24 hour opening and, in some cases, build a relationship with who serves them. In essence shoppers are looking for an enhanced shopping experience. We believe that we can offer all this to them in an upbeat, modern and fresh approach and this state of the art store is evidence of our commitment to the area. We are looking forward to building our relationship with the residents and businesses of Togher over the coming months”.
The SPAR Express concept ensures that customers experience a fusion of passion, selection, presentation and great food. There is no doubt that the synergy of Covin Supermarket Ltd retail expertise, vision and drive coupled with the SPAR Express concept will provide an exciting retail offering to those living and working in Togher, without having to pay excessive prices.
“Customer Service is what will make this store unique” stated Colin Byrd, director Covin Supermarkets. “In an age where service is sometimes forgotten we have actively invested in our team, which has extensive experience in the retail industry and a strong interest in the store’s customers. Training, Quality Control and a heart felt interest in the community is what makes this store very different. There is always a familiar staff member on the tills, who keep in touch with customers, interact with them on a first name basis and are responsive to their needs and wants”.
Over the coming week Togher SPAR Express will run a number of in store promotions to celebrate the official opening. With offers such as SPAR Isotonic Original / Mixed Berry Drink – Buy One, Get One Free, Spend €15 in store & Get Free Cooked 9” Pizza, Misiones De Rengo wine ½ price or Buy Any Sandwich / Roll & Get Free 500ml Bottle of Volvic Water there is no denying the unbeatable value at Togher SPAR Express.
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