Countdown’s long-awaited Alexandra store opened its doors on November 17. The $22 million investment created over 50 jobs in the area and provided shoppers with greater choice. It has a number of sustainability features, such as electronic shelf labels, EV charges and a transcritical refrigeration system.
“Our state-of-the-art Countdown Alexandra store offers a fresh, modern shopping experience that’s been purpose-built for our local customers. From our stunning bakery to our fresh produce section and dedicated food-to-go areas, our new store offers customers the best of a Countdown experience in a beautiful shopping environment,” said Matt Grainger, Countdown’s Director of Property.
“We are committed to offering our lower South Island customers the best possible grocery shopping experience, and in the past year alone we’ve opened new stores in Wānaka and Balclutha as well as refreshed our Invercargill store. We’re proud of our investment in this growing part of Aotearoa and the opening of our Alexandra store today is another important chapter in our journey.”
The store is located at 106 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra and will be open 7:00am - 9:00pm, seven days a week.
Countdown Alexandra Store Manager, Steve Payne, and MP for Southland, Joseph Mooney
“We welcome the addition of Countdown to our Alexandra community and appreciate the benefit this further investment by Countdown offers our region. Investments such as these are important for local job creation and prosperous communities. The store provides a great modern grocery shopping experience and one I’m sure our local community will enjoy,” said Hon Joseph Mooney, MP for Southland.
