Tesco unveils new Virginia store
Store rebranded since Tesco acquired the former McEvoy’s supermarket earlier this year.
Tesco Virginia has officially relaunched following an extensive €3.5 million euro refurbishment of the County Cavan store.
The 24,000 thousand square foot store at the Virginia Shopping Centre is Tesco’s third store in the county, with outlets already in Cavan Town and Bailieborough. The Virginia store has been refitted and rebranded since Tesco acquired the former McEvoy’s supermarket earlier this year.
The store has been modernised throughout with new shelving, floors, refrigeration, heating and lighting, as well as upgrades to back offices and colleague facilities. The store also has a large new fresh food department, off-licence, bakery and Deposit Return Machine.
Store Manager Conor Tully leads a team of 50 colleagues, with many familiar faces having moved over from the previous store. A host of County Cavan-based brands can be found on the shelves including customer favourites Barry John’s sausages, Manor Hill Tarts, McCloskey’s bread, Crust & Crumb pizzas, Moran’s jam, and Champion Milk to name a few.
Store Manager Conor Tully says colleagues and customers are excited with the new look store. “The store has undergone a huge change with upgrades to every aspect of the shop enhancing the shopping experience for customers. We are delighted to have so many local producers stocked in store with plans to add more in the coming weeks and months.”
Speaking at the official reopening Cathaoirleach Cllr John Paul Feeley said: “We are delighted to see Tesco open in Virginia, giving a welcome boost to the local economy. It is a fantastic new store, offering a truly modern shopping experience, which the people of the town and surrounding areas can enjoy for many years to come.”
Tesco Ireland CEO Geoff Byrne says he’s delighted with the newly renovated store: “This newly revamped store is a great addition to our store network and brings the total number of stores we now have across Ireland to 185. We’re proud to be part of the local community in Virginia and want to make a positive impact going forward.”
Tesco is a proud supporter of the communities it serves. To date its Community Fund has helped support thousands of organisations across the country from GAA clubs to children’s charities. In its first campaign the Virginia store will support the locality with donations to three local causes, these include Virginia First Responders, Virginia Rugby Club and St Vincent De Paul. We are delighted to also be one of the main sponsors of the Virginia Agricultural Show this year.