Sainsbury’s has launched a new local store at one of the UK’s busiest airports.

Passengers traveling to and from Edinburgh Airport will now be able to collect food, drinksand last-minute travel essentials at the new convenience store.

The local Sainsbury’s opened on December 12, replacing the previous tenant, M.S.. Located before security, the new store will be open 24 hours a day, serving arriving and departing passengers as well as airport staff.

It is the first Sainsbury’s store to be located in an airport, and its arrival is part of a “major overhaul” of the shopping options available at Edinburgh Airport, according to the supermarket.

The store will stock a range of items including Sainsbury’s meal dealsfruits and vegetables, meats, fish and bakery products. It will also offer a “bespoke Scottish selection”, featuring locally sourced favourites.

As with any other Sainsbury’s store, customers can take advantage of its Click & Collect service, allowing them to order online from ArgosHabitat and Tu Clothing for the collection.

Sainsbury’s first announced the opening in October, as part of its strategy to expand its convenience store estate which began in 2023. The retailer aims to open between 20 and 25 new convenience stores each year.

Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s director of property, purchasing and electrical businesses, said: “We are very excited to launch Sainsbury’s Local in a completely new setting for the first time today with the opening of our Edinburgh Airport.

“We want to build on the huge success of our other travel hub stores, for example in UK train stations, and we will be listening carefully to customer feedback in the coming weeks to find out what they want to see from this type of store. shop. Local.

“We then hope to bring Sainsbury’s unbeatable combination of exceptional value, quality food and great service to more airports across the UK.”

Jordan Mudie, Sainsbury’s store manager at Edinburgh Airport, said: “My team and I are delighted to be opening our doors at Edinburgh Airport.

“After months of work to get everything ready, we are ready to help and serve our new customers 24 horses a day.

“We are passionate about providing great food for everyone and are delighted to be able to offer Sainsbury’s great value, great tasting products and helpful service to customers in this fantastic location in London. ‘airport.

“I’m really grateful for all the support we’ve received throughout the process and I hope everyone enjoys the new store as much as we do.”

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