Independent retail group Haldanes is making its first foray into the convenience sector.
The company, formed in 2010 after buying a number of former Somerfield stores, has acquired a forecourt and convenience store with post office, which will both trade under the new Haldanes Xpress fascia.
Chief executive officer Arthur Harris said the company, which currently operates 23 mid-sized supermarkets under the Haldanes brand, was "excited" by the move. It was currently in the middle of advanced discussions to acquire a further eight convenience stores across the country, he added.
News of its push into convenience came as Haldanes revealed it was to launch a new mid-sized discount supermarket chain called Ugo after acquiring 20 Netto stores from Asda. The stores, which will feature a distinctive yellow and black fascia, similar to Netto, will be value focused, but still allow customers do a full weekly shop.
The store's core range of branded traditional grocery lines would be more than doubled and home deliveries would be introduced, Harris added.
The company, formed in 2010 after buying a number of former Somerfield stores, has acquired a forecourt and convenience store with post office, which will both trade under the new Haldanes Xpress fascia.
Chief executive officer Arthur Harris said the company, which currently operates 23 mid-sized supermarkets under the Haldanes brand, was "excited" by the move. It was currently in the middle of advanced discussions to acquire a further eight convenience stores across the country, he added.
News of its push into convenience came as Haldanes revealed it was to launch a new mid-sized discount supermarket chain called Ugo after acquiring 20 Netto stores from Asda. The stores, which will feature a distinctive yellow and black fascia, similar to Netto, will be value focused, but still allow customers do a full weekly shop.
The store's core range of branded traditional grocery lines would be more than doubled and home deliveries would be introduced, Harris added.
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