Central Convenience Stores boosts presence in the South West

Central Convenience Stores has further expanded its presence in the south west with the acquisition of a Convenience Store & Post Office in Plymouth.

Best One Convenience Store in the Stonehouse area of the city has been snapped up by the fast-growing chain after it was put on the market for £199,950.

The new store represents the 94th branch launched by Central Convenience Stores and is further proof of its growing appeal.

Boasting customer car parking and 1,500 square feet of retail space, the Plymouth store provides high turnover having previously had weekly sales of more than £20,000.

The sale was handled by Devon based commercial property specialists Charles Darrow.

Director Paul Heather said: “This purchase will further strengthen the Central Convenience Stores portfolio across the south west.

“They are always looking to boost their presence and this store proved the perfect purchase for them.

“We are delighted to work with Central Convenience Stores, they are extremely ambitious and I’m sure they will to grow rapidly their store numbers, at present they are averaging one new store per week which is a remarkable achievement.”

Central Convenience Store commercial director Tony Start added: “Our ethos is to develop stores for the benefit of the local community and give them an appealing shopping experience without having to travel too far.

“We have a strong presence across the south west and this will further strengthen our position. The future is very exciting for Central Convenience Stores and we hope to open further stores in the future.

“We are open seven days a week and we offer the best national brands alongside locally sourced products.”