A £1.3 million construction project has redeveloped the Scotch Street store and petrol station on Moy Road, Portadown, as part of its rebranding under Ireland's leading convenience retail group Centra.

Refurbishment and extension works were carried out to the facility, which included modernising the building and improving energy efficiency. These upgrades included LED lighting, digital signage, and new refrigeration systems, and support the wider sustainability targets set by Centra brand owner Musgrave Group.

The store and Post Office which supports 25 jobs in the community, including ten new positions, has been in the Woolsey family since it opened in 1961. The Woolsey family was joined by Musgrave NI's Managing Director Trevor Magill and Retail Sales Director David Higgins to officially open the store.

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Commenting on the opening Gordon Woolsey said: "We are very proud to open our store under the Centra brand. Thanks to a fantastic team effort, the store has undergone a complete transformation and that, combined with our enhanced offering and excellent value, is proving extremely popular with customers. We look forward to continuing to serve the community with a one-stop shop and the best in modern convenience retailing, for many years to come."

To mark the occasion, the store team hosted a family fun day alongside exclusive offers for customers, while Centra’s charity partner Action Cancer hosted a raffle.

For more information on Centra stores in Northern Ireland, visit www.centra.co.uk