One of the largest Sainsbury’s in the country opened in Lincoln today after the store almost trebled in size to just under 100,000 sq ft. The superstore was officially opened by a loyal customer, Constance Page, who turns 100 this week. She was joined by some of the store’s longest-serving staff.
Not only has the major extension provided a significant employment boost to Lincoln, with 550 local people employed at the store, but customers will also be among the first in the country to benefit from a variety of new initiatives.
The 98,712 sq ft store’s new features include a brand new mezzanine floor, which will hold a bigger TU clothing range and an improved café, while downstairs features a full range of counter departments, including a brand new pizza counter and a live glass kitchen, where customers will be able to see meal and sandwiches freshly prepared by colleagues.
Sainsbury’s Lincoln will continue to raise funds for its local charity partner of the year Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Services (LIVES). It has already raised£3,800 of its £10,000 target through in-store bagpacking and raffles, sponsorship of Sainsbury’s colleagues at events, and awareness days.
Store manager Andy Yeomans, said:“What’s even more crucial to LIVES than money is having volunteers. That’s why we’ve been helping them to raise their profile, to highlight what an incredibly important job they do and therefore attract volunteers. We’re delighted to say we’ve already exceeded our target of five volunteers, and are on course to attract an additional four more people who will help save local lives.
“We’re looking forward to unveiling our new look and welcoming our customers back into what is now one of the biggest Sainsbury’s in the country. I’m proud to be at the helm of a store that has been able to recruit so many local people, especially with Christmas on its way, and look forward to helping customers explore our new ranges and find gift ideas.”
Source: Sainsbury’s
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