24/02/2014

SuperValu To Create Over 200 Jobs With New Stores

Over 200 jobs are to be created this year by retailer SuperValu, who are to build three new stores.

An investment of €7 million is to be spent on opening three new locations, with a further €12m to be spent on the expansion and refurbishment of the chains current 45 stores.

Once completed, a total of 210 new jobs will be created by the retail chain, which will operate will a total of 223, and employing 14,500 people.

SuperValu also became the first retail store in Ireland to introduce a "drive through" collection service at the Carrigaline store in Co. Cork. The service allows people to order online then pick up their shopping without having to enter the store.

(MH)

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