SPAR launches its first pop up shop

SPAR has opened its first pop up shop in Haworth, West Yorkshire, continuing to serve the community while the store in the village undergoes a refurbishment.

Branded SPAR Express, the store has a reduced range of every day essentials including fresh meat and dairy, fruit and vegetables, bakery, ambient, pet and household goods.

The store has electric tills installed with a one in, one out service in operation in keeping with Covid-19 safety guidelines.

Provided by Rapid Retail, the temporary store will be on site until 19 May when the new store will open on 20 May.

The 2,500sqft store is undergoing a refurbishment with the addition of a Graham Eyes butchery counter and Clayton Park Deli counter.

Graham Eyes, an award winning family butchers from Southport, and Clayton Park Bakery, a family run bakery from Accrington, both have a long history of providing delicious, quality produce at affordable prices.

“This is a first for SPAR and a concept that will help keep essential services going in the village,” said Ross Stoddart, format proposition manager, from SPAR UK.

“SPAR Haworth is the only shop in the village so it is imperative, especially during these times that we continue to serve the rural community while the store is being developed.”

The group said it is looking to consider pop up stores for future developments in similar situations both for independent retailers and company owned store developments.