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Food Lover's to open stand-alone flagship R100m store in the Western Cape

Retail 23 August 2022

Fresh produce retailer Food Lover's Market announced that it is set to open a new flagship standalone store worth R100m in Bothasig, Western Cape at the end of October 2022.

The store forms part of its plans to open an additional 21 new stores across southern Africa as part of its R400m investment into store development and will serve Bothasig and all the surrounding communities - such as Monte Vista, Plattekloof, Panorama, Burgundy Estate, Richwood and Edgemead.

According to the retailer, The stand-alone supermarket which will be the first for Food Lover’s Market in the Western Cape - will boast an upmarket farm and family feel and will offer an experiential shopping experience.

The store design will feature wider aisles, departments designed as dedicated destinations, solar and energy-efficient lighting will be used throughout the store and an expanded grocery section - making the store a one-stop-shop consumer delight.

The store will also feature a variety of different departments such as a fruit & veg section, the biggest gourmet butchery with artisanal block men, a bakery, a fresh seafood department, cheese and deli counters, an upmarket wine department and hot foods (boasting delicious, prepared foods such as Crispy Chicken, Bubs Fish & Chips and Pie O’My).

There will also be the Fresh Society, Love Health and Health & Happiness dried fruit and nut bar that will cater to the health-conscious food lover.

Customers will be able to enjoy the Grab & Go selection of foods - including sushi and a biltong bar. Seattle Coffee Co will also be available at the entrance to the store.

The store will also feature animatronics, such as a fruit and veg animated characters, a boat and seagulls at the Harbourside fresh seafood counter, and even sound effects to create pockets of interest around the store.

There will also be dedicated parking for approximately 200 cars, a landscaped garden and recreational seating area.

“We’re a little brand with a big heart and we truly want to be the good food neighbourhood. One of our primary objectives is to be the best store in any community we serve, and the communities of Bothasig, Edgemead and surrounds are no different. Our ’community first’ approach is focused on being a good neighbour while construction is underway, but then also to offer the best in-store shopping experience, inflation-busting value and variety, once the store is opened,” said Brian Coppin, CEO of the Food Lover’s Market Group.

“We are looking forward to the store opening at the end of October 2022 and to welcoming customers for the first time. The construction of this store is a long time coming and we are delighted that the opening of this flagship store is imminent. We encourage residents to watch the press for more details of the opening," added Coppin.

Food Lover’s Market Bothasig will be located at 1 Link Road in Bothasig, Cape Town.

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