Coleraine’s first ever EUROSPAR brings top supermarket shopping experience to area

The highly anticipated EUROSPAR Knocklynn Road has officially opened in Coleraine, with the 5,000+ sq. ft. all-new supermarket bringing a host of new products and services to the local area, alongside 14 new jobs.

The supermarket replaces the SPAR which sat on the same site for over 20 years and is the first EUROSPAR to ever be built in Coleraine. The investment from owners Henderson Retail represents a commitment to the local neighbourhood to bring additional value, products and services to their doorsteps, all under one roof.

Shoppers can now enjoy an extended fresh grocery offering, a new Delish food-to-go deli for now and for later, SPAR bakery providing freshly baked products on-site every day, an in-store butchery and extended Post Office services, alongside an abundance of value deals including a host of prices in-store matched to Tesco*.

On the official opening day (Friday 20 October), Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan, visited the store and was given a tour of the extensive fresh ranges and products available that have been sourced from the abundance of farmers, growers and suppliers across Northern Ireland and in the local area, a subject Cllr Callaghan is passionate about.

Cllr Callaghan commented; “Henderson Retail has over 100 stores in communities across Northern Ireland, bringing some of the best of our local suppliers right to the doorsteps of our residents in the Borough.

“They also have a proven track record of investing in and nurturing the neighbourhoods within which they operate, and I am particularly impressed with the efforts they are making to keep the local NI Ambulance and A&E staff, who are regulars to the store, fueled up.

“I was delighted to recently visit their new store and witness the passion they have for serving their local customers. I wish the team, that now stands at over 30 employees, every success with their new venture.”

Mark McCammond, Retail Director at Henderson Group added; “EUROSPAR Knocklynn Road represents a significant investment in the local community to provide an efficient one-stop-shop, which brings every day tonight’s tea essentials, food on the go, forecourt facilities and an abundance of fresh groceries under one roof. To that end, the store has a range of check-out options with three serviced checkouts and three self-check-outs, allowing shoppers to go at their own pace in-store, catering for both trolley shops and those on-the-go.

“The Post Office remains on site offering full services throughout the week, while we also welcome Higgins and Son’s Family Butchers, a family business from Castlerock that has a full serve over counter, with plenty of meal solutions pre-prepared for shoppers to take home. We are very proud of this new supermarket which represents our commitment to local produce, local shoppers and the wider community.”

As a part of the local community for over 20 years, the store’s team has sought to only strengthen its connection with local charities, schools, clubs and organisations as the build completed. EUROSPAR Knocklynn Road’s new community rep, Nicola McCloskey, alongside the team, has been organising litter picks with Rainbows Nursery, creating colouring competitions with Damhead Primary School and further strengthening their partnership with Causeway Foodbank.

Store Manager, Rea Turner added; “Nicola has been a fantastic addition to our team this year, making sure we are helping our neighbours when and where they need it the most. Our shoppers have been incredibly generous with their donations in-store for the Causeway Foodbank, but Nicola elevated that by organising a raffle with our staff, which raised enough money to purchase products to provide an extra 143 meals for the Foodbank.

“We are also incredibly proud to have donated £500 towards Sandelford School’s fundraiser to help them purchase their own minibus for fieldtrips and visits. We have raised thousands of pounds for charity this year, and look forward to supporting EUROSPAR’s partner, Cancer Fund for Children, going forward.”

EUROSPAR Knocklynn Road is open 6am – 11pm, Monday – Sunday.