Sainsbury’s introduces its inaugural airport store at Edinburgh, enhancing food and shopping options for travelers.
- The 2,449 sq ft store is located before security and operates 24/7, offering convenience to passengers.
- Managed by a team of 26, the store aims to provide quality service and products.
- Store manager Jordan Mudie expresses enthusiasm for serving customers round the clock.
- Patrick Dunne highlights plans to possibly expand to more UK airports after customer feedback.
Sainsbury’s has made a significant move by opening its first airport store at Edinburgh Airport. Located before the security area, the 2,449 square-foot Local store caters to travelers’ needs around the clock. This new venture is part of a larger initiative to redefine shopping experiences at travel hubs.
The store, operational 24/7, ensures that travelers have constant access to Sainsbury’s offerings. A dedicated team of 26 staff members supports the store operations, emphasizing both quality service and convenience. Store manager Jordan Mudie expressed the team’s readiness to serve new customers and bring Sainsbury’s renowned products to this dynamic location.
Patrick Dunne, the director of property, procurement, and EV ventures at Sainsbury’s, sees this as a step forward based on the success of their other travel hub locations. He intends to gather customer feedback over the coming weeks, using it as a benchmark to evaluate customer demands. This feedback will be crucial for deciding on potential future openings in other UK airports.
The store launch follows Sainsbury’s recent efforts to improve its convenience store range, debuted in October. This strategy is aimed at offering a ‘Next Level’ shopping experience by reassessing and enhancing product lines. They are focused on deciding whether to expand, reduce, or adjust their current ‘dine in’ and food-to-go options to better meet consumer expectations.
The launch of Sainsbury’s airport store at Edinburgh marks a strategic move to enhance customer experience and explore potential expansions.
