Supermarket giant Morrisons has welcomed its first customers after opening its doors in Helensburgh.
The new Cardross Road supermarket is on the site of the former Waitrose store and has opened seven months after the closure of Waitrose.
The long anticipated opening on Thursday has seen the creation of over 240 new jobs in full and part-time roles, taking the total store headcount to 251.
The 18,500 sq ft store will feature Morrisons famous Market Street counters, baby and kids clothing, a cafe as well as a host of services to help customers shop for groceries both in store and from home.
Scot Byers, store manager, said: “We know the residents of Helensburgh have been eagerly anticipating the opening of this store and we’re pleased it has come at a time when the local community needs us more than ever.
“They get a brand new Morrisons store with skilled foodmaking at the heart of it and plenty of useful services.”
As well as shopping in the store, customers can choose to have groceries delivered to their door or click and collect.
In addition, elderly or vulnerable customers, or anyone who is self-isolating, can order groceries over the phone and pay when they’re delivered the next day.
The store has appointed Alison Sturgeon and Claire Wright as its community champions and their role will be to connect with local community groups and charities.
Alison and Claire have already been out and about helping the local community while the store has been refurbished and have raised over £900 to date for local good causes.
The store is also supporting the RBS toy appeal to donate toys to local children this Christmas.
Anyone wishing to contact Alison or Claire should email champion.helensburgh@morrisonsplc.co.uk.
