Locals shopping at New World Stoke are just weeks away from getting their first experience inside a major new supermarket development designed to make shopping easier, more modern and more enjoyable.
The project, which began in January 2025, is now in the final weeks of Stage 2, with customers expected to move into the newly built store space in mid-July ahead of the final stage of construction.
Owner-Operator Brendon Rae said the development has always been about creating a better experience for local customers while investing back into the community he grew up in.
“Being a Stoke boy and growing up just across the road from the store, I knew how important this development was for the local community,” said Rae.
“We’re building a brand-new supermarket that’s going to be easier to shop, brighter, more comfortable and much more accessible for our customers.”
Once complete, the new store will feature wider, straighter aisles, improved navigation, polished floors, LED lighting, increased natural light, modern upright refrigeration with glass doors, solar panels and better parking access.
Rae mentioned that the existing store layout and car park had long been a source of frustration for customers.
“The old store had a unique layout, and we knew we could do better. The new store will feel a lot easier to shop, with straighter aisles and a layout that makes more sense for customers,” he added.
“We’re also making major improvements to the car park. The main entrance will be nearly twice as wide, and we’ll have more parking options, which will make a real difference for our elderly customers.”
The redevelopment will also allow the store to expand its product range and fresh food offering, including upgraded butchery, bakery and service deli departments.
The project is being delivered in three stages:
- Stage 1, which included building new back-of-house facilities, prep areas, office space and storage, was completed earlier this year
- Stage 2 includes the construction of around two-thirds of the new retail space
- The final stage will involve demolishing the remaining section of the old store and completing the final extension
The full project is expected to be completed in early December, and Rae was grateful for the patience and support shown by customers throughout the redevelopment.
“We want to say a huge thank you to our loyal customers and the wider Stoke community for supporting us through this project,” he said.
“We really appreciate it, and we’re looking forward to welcoming customers into a fantastic new store with a bigger offer, a great new environment and the best customer service in the region.”
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