Northern Ireland’s Newtownabbey has gained many new services on its doorstep with the highly anticipated opening of SPAR Mallusk, the multi-million-pound investment by SPAR NI.
The new store brings locally sourced fresh food, value, quality food-to-go, and new community initiatives to the area. The new outlet also brings the first-ever Barista Bar Coffee Drive-Thru exclusively to the local area.
The total renovation and extension of the store are complete after a 6–month build, creating 28 jobs. The store is now a space where those who live and work in the area can pick up everything for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go.
Mark McCammond, Retail Director at SPAR NI operator Henderson Group, said the multi-purpose outlet was a modern store packed with new services and products under one roof.
“Mallusk is largely industrial, with many businesses operating in the area. However, it also has high-passing trade and residential areas on its outskirts,” said McCammond.
“When designing this store, we wanted to ensure we were delivering on freshly prepared food-to-go options, alongside an abundance of value-driven local products and essentials for tonight’s tea and beyond, as well as attractive consumer services that make us stand out in a busy marketplace.”
This strategy has resulted in a unique and exclusive food-to-go offering from SPAR’s newest food-to-go brand, Delish, complemented by Northern Ireland’s first Barista Bar Drive-Thru. This combination of products and services will likely be a massive draw to the high-footfall, low-dwell-time shopper the team expects for the area.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner from Delish and Barista Bar Instore can also be ordered online via the SPAR Savvy Shopper App and collected at the store, a real benefit for time-pressed consumers.
“Shoppers can expect the full Barista Bar experience at the drive-thru with a signature cappuccino, americano and lattes, alongside specialities from flat whites to mochas and chai teas.”
McCammond continued that even more choices were available as customers could personalise drinks with a plant-based milk alternative (oat) and the decaf options available. There will also be seasonal specialities, and shoppers can take advantage of a full hot breakfast, lunch, and treats menu from Delish.
Instore, SPAR Mallusk will house three Barista Bar machines, one of which is a new concept, Barista Bar Planted, providing the same great taste and quality of a signature Barista brew with non-dairy options at the touch of a button. It is only the second machine to be introduced to stores in Northern Ireland.
Delish is Henderson’s new, fresh, food-to-go brand being rolled out across stores. It brings freshly made in-store hot and cold offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from traditional hot food to culinary trends, all made with quality ingredients.
