Lidl reveals opening date for brand new store in Scots retail park
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A POPULAR discount supermarket is set to open a brand new store in Edinburgh, creating 40 new jobs.
Bosses at Lidl have announced that the new shop is opening at the city's Seafield Retail Park, Craigentinny , later this month.
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Lidl will open a new store later this month, creating 40 new jobs
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It is hoped the supermarket will be the hub of the community
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The discounter is inviting residents in the community to go along for the grand opening weekend, which will officially start with a ceremonial ribbon cutting featuring celebrity chef, Tony Singh M.B.E on Thursday, July 31.
Shoppers can look forward to complimentary food sampling as well as some special prizes up for grabs.
The store will be open from 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday, providing the community with access to Lidl's award-winning range of high-quality, affordable products.
Spanning 1,391m², the store will feature the discounter's fan favourite in-store bakery, iconic Middle of Lidl, and customer facilities, including toilets with baby-changing stations.
Outside, there will be ample parking for cars and bicycles as well as two electric vehicle chargers.
In a boost for the local economy, the multi-million pound investment is also creating around 40 new jobs - with colleagues receiving one of the highest rates of pay in the sector.
Lidl GB's Regional Head of Property Ross Jackson said: 'For more than three decades we have been creating Lidl fans right across Scotland and are delighted to open our doors to our fourteenth store in Edinburgh.
"We're excited to improve access for residents to our high quality and affordable products, making it even easier for households to save on their weekly shop.
"Thank you to everyone who has played a part in helping to make this store a reality.
"It's always an exciting moment when we're finally able to see our plans come to life and make a difference to local communities.'
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Ahead of its latest store opening the discounter is encouraging nearby Primary schools to join in the new Lidl Foodies Programme - a free initiative representing an investment of half a million from the discounter to provide teachers with resources to help children across the country develop a love for healthy eating.
With around 10 per cent of primary schools in GB already participating, local teachers who want to take part are encouraged to sign up via the National Schools Partnership website to make the most of Lidl's ready-made workshop plans.
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