Lidl NI opens Stewartstown Road store following £6m refurbishment
Fans of local comedian Paddy Raff flocked to Lidl Northern Ireland’s new store on the Stewartstown Road on Thursday 5th December, as the social media sensation welcomed shoppers and cut the ribbon at the new store following a £6million refurbishment, just in time for Christmas.
As part of Lidl Northern Ireland’s commitment to expanding and upgrading its store network across the region, the West Belfast site temporarily closed in August to facilitate an extensive expansion and refurbishment, bringing the store in line with the retailer’s modern and sustainability focused ‘concept’ design.
The opening of the new store has created 30 new jobs for the local area, increasing the size of the team to 40.
Paddy Raff was joined by local politicians, community representatives and middle-aisle bargain hunters for the ribbon cutting at 8am, with many shoppers eager to avail of opening day discounts and enjoy supplier demonstrations and family entertainment.
The retailer also celebrated the new store opening by donating £1,000 in store vouchers to two local charities, West Wellbeing and Foodstock, further demonstrating its commitment to supporting local communities and causes.
Developed with sustainability at the fore, the new Lidl Northern Ireland store incorporates energy efficient features, including LED lighting, heat pumps and PV solar panels, thereby reducing carbon emissions and supporting Lidl’s ambition to achieving net-zero by 2050.
West Belfast shoppers will enjoy a premium shopping experience at the new Stewartstown Road store, with a spacious shop floor with wide aisles, long tills, restrooms and baby-changing facilities, as well as an in-store bakery and redeveloped parking and landscaping, which also includes an onsite pollinator garden to encourage biodiversity.
