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Sainsbury's to expand store in Western Road, Brighton
12:02pm Monday 1st December 2008
Comments (22)A major supermarket has announced it is to double the size of one of its high street stores.
The Sainsbury’s Local branch in Western Road, Brighton, is to expand in January, the food giant has announced.
Shopping floor space is to increase from 1,800sqft to 3,000sqft, with more products and extra aisles planned.
The shop will take over part of nextdoor JJB Sports, which is now closed, and the front will be extended along Western Road.
Sainsbury’s has promised wider aisles and new internal signage, which will help customers to navigate the store more easily.
The expansion will also include two self-scan checkouts to cut queues.
Store manager Nathan Crombie said: “We think the extension and improvements to the store are great news for customers.
“It will feel bigger and it will be easier for customers to shop. With the new space we will be able to provide our customers with more choice and a bigger offer.”
The supermarket said it did not need planning permission for the extension because the former JJB sports shop was already being used for retail.
But a spokeswoman added that a minor application may be needed for changes to the shop front.
Sven Rufus, Green councillor for the Regency ward, said: “My first thought is that we do not want to see shops empty in the main shopping area so it is good that businesses want to move in.
“It is also good that the big four supermarkets are turning towards car-free shopping.
“But it also means they’re tightening their stranglehold on the high street.
“I would rather see a bit of diversity but it is better to see Sainsbury’s there than seeing the shop stand empty.”
Is the expansion good news for the area? Tell us below.
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disrember, Brighton says...
12:15pm Mon 1 Dec 08
BBBrighton, Brighton says...
12:15pm Mon 1 Dec 08
feline1, Brighton says...
12:23pm Mon 1 Dec 08
Arther Daley, all over the manor says...
12:36pm Mon 1 Dec 08
Wivvy Dave , Wivelsfield says...
12:37pm Mon 1 Dec 08
Bring Back Southern Television Brighthelmstone, Brighton says...
1:00pm Mon 1 Dec 08
Arther Daley, all over the manor says...
1:02pm Mon 1 Dec 08
Bring Back Southern Television Brighthelmstone wrote:No Churchill square to Western road where Sainsbugs are in about 3/4 of a mile.
Does this mean that Sainsbury's are finally admitting that they were WRONG to move out of Churchill Square?
And give me my username back Southern TV
pancaker, Lewes says...
1:17pm Mon 1 Dec 08
In Boots the other day 12 people got served in the time it took 2 people to scan their 5 items each.
Human Machine, Portslade says...
1:23pm Mon 1 Dec 08
Brigadier Monty, Burgess Hill says...
1:38pm Mon 1 Dec 08
I suppose it does give us choice!!
CaptainStarbucks, Brighton says...
3:58pm Mon 1 Dec 08
Bring Back Southern Television Brighthelmstone wrote:If you are referring to the old Churchill Square then all I remember was a Tesco?
Does this mean that Sainsbury's are finally admitting that they were WRONG to move out of Churchill Square?
Arther Daley, all over the manor says...
4:46pm Mon 1 Dec 08
CaptainStarbucks wrote:No there was a sinsburys , then it became a Dunns Stores (lasted 5 mins) then ?
Bring Back Southern Television Brighthelmstone wrote: Does this mean that Sainsbury's are finally admitting that they were WRONG to move out of Churchill Square?If you are referring to the old Churchill Square then all I remember was a Tesco?
Also there was a bejam, my best memory was Sarahs the cafe/resteraunt in the corner on the opposite side
yorkie44, Woodingdean says...
6:16pm Mon 1 Dec 08
TonyWorthing, Worthing says...
10:02pm Mon 1 Dec 08
If so it looks as if the wheel is turning a full circle.
caeos, sussex says...
11:08pm Mon 1 Dec 08
zamo28, Brighton says...
3:35am Tue 2 Dec 08
Pontop Pike, Longbridge says...
8:56am Wed 3 Dec 08
Arther Daley wrote:How common of you to utter the words (ahem) BEJAM. They were like Iceland but for even poorer people. On the subject of now deceased supermarkets here's mine from memory.
CaptainStarbucks wrote:No there was a sinsburys , then it became a Dunns Stores (lasted 5 mins) then ? Also there was a bejam, my best memory was Sarahs the cafe/resteraunt in the corner on the opposite sideBring Back Southern Television Brighthelmstone wrote: Does this mean that Sainsbury's are finally admitting that they were WRONG to move out of Churchill Square?If you are referring to the old Churchill Square then all I remember was a Tesco?
Fine Fare
Liptons
Gateway
Bejam's
Wavy Line
Presto
Hintons
Co-Op (foodstores)
Ash & Nephew
Somerfield (soon to rebranded (Tesco)
CaptainStarbucks, Brighton says...
3:59pm Wed 3 Dec 08
Pontop Pike wrote:Hate to contradict but I think Scumerfield has been bought by the Coop.
Arther Daley wrote:How common of you to utter the words (ahem) BEJAM. They were like Iceland but for even poorer people. On the subject of now deceased supermarkets here's mine from memory.
CaptainStarbucks wrote:No there was a sinsburys , then it became a Dunns Stores (lasted 5 mins) then ? Also there was a bejam, my best memory was Sarahs the cafe/resteraunt in the corner on the opposite sideBring Back Southern Television Brighthelmstone wrote: Does this mean that Sainsbury's are finally admitting that they were WRONG to move out of Churchill Square?If you are referring to the old Churchill Square then all I remember was a Tesco?
Fine Fare
Liptons
Gateway
Bejam's
Wavy Line
Presto
Hintons
Co-Op (foodstores)
Ash & Nephew
Somerfield (soon to rebranded (Tesco)
Biggles.., Burgess Hill says...
4:37pm Wed 3 Dec 08
Pontop Pike wrote:Presto!
Arther Daley wrote:How common of you to utter the words (ahem) BEJAM. They were like Iceland but for even poorer people. On the subject of now deceased supermarkets here's mine from memory. Fine Fare Liptons Gateway Bejam's Wavy Line Presto Hintons Co-Op (foodstores) Ash & Nephew Somerfield (soon to rebranded (Tesco)CaptainStarbucks wrote:No there was a sinsburys , then it became a Dunns Stores (lasted 5 mins) then ? Also there was a bejam, my best memory was Sarahs the cafe/resteraunt in the corner on the opposite sideBring Back Southern Television Brighthelmstone wrote: Does this mean that Sainsbury's are finally admitting that they were WRONG to move out of Churchill Square?If you are referring to the old Churchill Square then all I remember was a Tesco?
Ahhhh the memories!
Maypole and Gem? I`m sure that was one... bought out I think.
Beef Slice? Thick or thin love?
Those were the days eh?
Pip pip!
07011825, brighton says...
10:00pm Sun 7 Dec 08
calloforion, says...
2:55am Sun 21 Dec 08
caeos wrote:As an employee i can tell you that delivery's only arrive at 7am and stay to about 8am
Great - another large lorry blocking the road at all times of day and night..
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