Eddy’s Food Station, the new venture from Morning, Noon & Night veteran Stephen Thompson, has opened its second store at 14 South Street in Greenock.
The store was best known as a Spar store, successfully run by husband and wife duo Billy and Margaret Kay for more than 40 years before retiring earlier this year.
The store will look familiar to customers this week as its doors open, however, the site will see huge renovations in the coming months transforming the space into a bright, modern-day convenience store, in line with the inaugural Alloa location. The renovation will also see a food-to-go offering introduced.
Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive at Eddy’s Food Station, said: “The opportunity to operate a successful chain of convenience stores is very promising right now and this acquisition is the next extremely exciting step in the long journey for the Eddy’s Food Station brand.
“This is our first store in the west of Scotland and The Greenock location is undoubtedly an excellent site for Eddy’s Food Stations expansion. With a population of over 40,000 in Greenock alone, South Street sees strong footfall daily.
“Mr and Mrs Kay have built up a loyal customer base over the last four decades, which we will proudly continue to serve, with an enhanced offering.”
The chain has plans to open 30 stores, creating 500 jobs across Scotland, over the next five years.
Thompson added: “Expansion is very much front and centre for the brand so we’re continuing to scope out further sites for future stores in convenient locations across Scotland.”
Mike Leonard, Head of Retail at Eddy’s Food Station, said: “This next opening and the quick development of this new group of convenience stores is an indication of how strong the convenience sector is. It’s brilliant to see the beginning of the Eddy’s Food Station journey progress so quickly with many other exciting launches imminent.
“The success of the Alloa store and the growth of the brand is testament to Stephen and his expertise in the sector. I’m thrilled to be a part of the story which has and will continue to create significant new jobs and provide valuable services to Scottish communities.”
