Sainsbury's opens first ever airport store in Edinburgh following major revamp
Edinburgh Airport is now offering a Sainsbury's convenience store for travellers and employees following a major revamp.
The supermarket chain opened the doors to its local convenience store in Scotland's busiest airport yesterday (December 12). While Sainsbury's operates around 100 Scottish stores, this marks its first ever airport-based store.
Travellers will find the store located before they go through security in the former M&S Simply Food unit. It will also be open for 24 hours a day, serving those who are passing through both arrivals and departures at all hours of the day.
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It will provide a variety of Sainsbury's convenience products including meal deals, fruit, veg and freshly baked goods. It's also said to feature a bespoke Scottish section that will showcase local favourites that passengers can pick up when visiting the country.
Customers can also take advantage of the new click & collect service, allowing them to order items from Argos, Habitat and Tu Clothing. There's also a team of 26 colleagues that support good causes that will benefit local communities.
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Jordan Mudie, Sainsbury’s Edinburgh Airport Store Manager, said: "My team and I are thrilled to be open for business in Edinburgh Airport from today – after months of work to get everything ready, we’re ready to help and serve our new customers 24 hours a day.
"We’re passionate about providing good food for all of us and we’re delighted to be able to bring Sainsbury’s tasty, great value products and helpful service to customers form this fantastic airport location. I’m really grateful for all the support we’ve received along the way and I hope everyone likes the new store as much as we do."
Gail Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer (XAero) at Edinburgh Airport, said: "Work has been ongoing behind the scenes to get this fantastic new Sainsbury’s store ready in time for Christmas so it’s great to see it now open for business.
“At the airport we’re always listening to the things our passengers are telling us, and providing they options they really want, so we’re confident this new addition will be a hugely popular choice. We look forward to working closely with Sainsbury’s on its success."
Sainsbury's convenience store is not the only new addition to Edinburgh airport this year. The busy airport has also opened a new and updated BrewDog bar that offers an expanded food menu and more beer taps, all with a view of the runway.
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