Greggs opens 'new and improved' Ellesmere Port store in jobs boost for town

Greggs has today opened a "new and improved" store in Ellesmere Port town centre. The popular bakery chain has relocated to a larger premises on Marina Drive, just a few doors down from its old unit.

The move to a bigger store, which includes both indoor and outdoor seating for customers, has created three new jobs. The opening hours are 6.30am until 7pm, Monday to Saturday, and 8.30am until 5pm on Sunday.

Greggs' new premises was formerly occupied by Yorkshire Bank. The property has been vacant since the bank branch's closure in the summer of 2018.

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Shop manager Claire Gittins said: "We can’t wait to welcome both Greggs fans and new customers to our brand-new shop. We’ve got an amazing range of iconic savouries, Fairtrade hot drinks, hot food and healthier choices available for takeaway, sit-in or Click + Collect."

Gillian Long, retail operations director for Greggs, added: “We’re excited to be welcoming customers to our new and improved shop in Ellesmere Port, with three new members joining the existing team. We look forward to providing customers with a modern, convenient new place to experience their Greggs favourites."

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