New World Stoke has opened the doors to its newly redeveloped store space, marking a major milestone in the supermarket’s multi-stage transformation.
Customers were welcomed into the new section of the store, with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith joining Owner-Operator Brendon Rae and the New World Stoke team to celebrate the milestone.
The opening followed a huge effort from the store team, who worked late into the night to move products, relocate electronic shelf labels, set up pricing and prepare the new checkouts ahead of welcoming customers.
Rae said the team was thrilled to finally share the new space with the Stoke community and that this redevelopment was about creating a better shopping experience for customers.
“Seeing customers walk through the doors and hearing their feedback has been fantastic. The team has put in an incredible effort to get everything ready, and we’re really pleased with how smoothly the move has gone.
Customers have been enjoying the improved layout, wider aisles, brighter environment and expanded fresh food areas, with many sharing positive feedback about the new space.
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith served the first customer and said the redevelopment was a significant investment in the Stoke community.
“It’s great to see a local business investing in its community and creating a modern shopping environment for locals. This is a positive milestone for Stoke and the wider Nelson region.”
With stage two now complete, the focus has moved to the final stage of the redevelopment. This will involve demolishing the remaining section of the original store and building the final extension, which will connect with the newly opened space and complete the store’s new design.
The full redevelopment is expected to be completed in December, delivering a larger, more modern supermarket with improved facilities and an enhanced shopping experience for the Stoke community.
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