SuperValu, Ireland’s leading food retailer, has launched its new look, state of the art store in Togher, Co. Cork, following a significant investment of €7.5 million.
Ryan’s SuperValu, currently employs 85 people, and the store revamp will create an additional 20 jobs in Togher and the surrounding areas. The new look SuperValu, which launches on Friday 27th October is set to offer an extended range of top-quality produce including brand new, expertly led, Deli, Butcher and Fishmonger counters, an expanded Bakery range, and Ryan’s own prepared meal range ‘The Supper Pot’.
The state-of-the-art store will also offer a more modern and spacious shopping experience, as well as a much anticipated new in-store café.
The expert Bakers, Butchers, and Fishmongers will bring a range of new and exciting creations through the ‘Prepared by Our Butcher’ and ‘Supper Pot’ dishes, while The Happy Pear, Health & Wellness and Taste of Local zones will bring an exclusive and unique offering to shoppers.
Supporting local is of key importance to the team in Ryan’s and customers will be able to purchase and extended range of products from local producers in the Taste of Local area in store.
Liam Ryan, Store Owner, has not only been committed to the people of Togher by employing local and creating a warm and welcoming in-store community for both customers and staff, but by also giving back to the community where and whenever possible. Since taking ownership of the store, 32 years ago, Liam has supported many local charities, community groups, local schools and sporting teams including; St Finbarr’s GAA, Togher Tidy Towns, Cork City Childrens Hospital Club, Togher Boxing Club, and Marymount Hospice to name a few.
As part of the significant store investment, Ryan’s SuperValu has incorporated a number of sustainability upgrades to enhance the efficiency of the store. These upgrades include the installation of solar panels, the introduction of LED lighting throughout the store, as well as the installation of energy-efficient refrigeration doors. It is envisaged that these measures will lead to a 60% reduction in energy consumption across the premises by the of 2023.
Commenting on the launch of the new store, Liam Ryan, Store Owner said: “We are delighted to be opening our new look store after significant investment and much hard work from the team. The new state-of-the-art store will be a shining example of the best that SuperValu has to offer and has been designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We are really looking forward to opening our new-look store to the community, and our amazing team will be on hand to welcome customers and share some amazing launch offers. We believe in enhancing local communities by caring for our environment, so we are particularly proud of the dedicated eco-friendly technologies throughout the new store. We can’t wait to bring our new offering to the people of Togher and are extremely grateful to all our loyal customers who continue to support us in the local community. We look forward to seeing them in store again soon.”
