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News SuperValu Opens in Miltown Malbay SUPERVALU’S new store in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, was officially opened recently by RTE TV and GAA sports presenter Marty Morrissey. The new store represents a total local investment of €5.5m by local businessman John Jones and is set to create 50 new jobs. At 12,500 square feet, the store will boast a superb fresh food offering, which includes an expert butchery department and fish counter, an excellent fresh fruit and vegetable selection and a range of exclusive breads from its own in-store bakery department. A full off-licence will also offer a wide range of world wines, beers and spirits. “This is a tremendous achievement for us to continue to build on a business that has been in our family through the generations,” said store owner John Jones. “We are delighted to be able to offer the local Miltown
Three generations of the Jones family, Cyril, Caimin and current store owner John Jones, are pictured at the opening of SuperValu’s new store in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.
Malbay community a top class store that provides a quality shopping experience with an extensive range at the best possible value.” Commenting on the announcement, Michael Morgan, SuperValu Sales Director, said: “We are
delighted to be expanding the SuperValu network with this latest local store and bringing our unique shopping experience to a new community. This significant investment and job creation from John, a Miltown Malbay native, is a real
demonstration of SuperValu and its retailers commitment to building vibrant local communities. Customers can look forward to excellent customer service, top quality fresh food at exceptional value and a commitment to Irish and local sourcing.”
Gala Launches smartphone App SMARTPHONE users can now enjoy a brand new mobile app from Gala stores, available for free download on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The convenience store app offers users the chance to enter a monthly photo competition and to keep up to date with local store and community news. The app features include: • Offers, allowing users to discover and redeem the latest offers from Gala stores around Ireland. They can save their favourite offers to redeem next time they are in a Gala store; • Store Finder, allowing users to find the closest Gala store to them, anywhere in Ireland; • News: where users can catch up on the latest national and local Gala news and announcements; • Photo competitions: users can enter Gala’s monthly photo competition by submitting their photos via the app for a chance to win great prizes.
To launch the app, Gala’s first photo competition offers users a chance to win a €1,000 shopping voucher for Gala with their ‘What’s The Weather Like?’ theme. Users can simply upload an image that reflects the theme, from inside-out umbrellas to beautiful sunsets, and if other app users ‘like’ the photo, they’re in with a chance to win. “We are delighted to launch our new mobile app at Gala,” noted Gala Head of IT, Eamonn King. “As we continue to open more Gala stores around the country, our loyal customer base is growing and the app gives us a chance to give back to the customers – with the prizes, offers and updates, as well as a chance for them to keep in touch with all of their local community news. We are excited about our first competition too. Mobile phone users are constantly snapping away on their phones, taking so many great photos, so we are looking forward to users sharing their favourites with us on the app!”
Model Roz Purcell is pictured with Gala Head of IT, Eamonn King, at the launch of the new Gala smartphone app.