28/03/2011

SuperValu Creates 400 Jobs

A leading Irish supermarket group is to create up to 400 new jobs.

SuperValu already has a workforce of 15,000.

As part of an investment programme worth over €25m, the supermarket chain will open two new stores and will extend and refurbish an additional 34 premises.

The new stores will be at Mountmellick, Co Laois and Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.

Martin Kelleher, SuperValu's Managing Director said: “The trading environment in 2011 continues to be extremely difficult, but we are confident we can continue to adapt our offer in response to the budget conscious consumer.”

(BMcN/GK)

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