Independent retail brand General Store has opened its latest convenience offering in Salford’s MediaCityUK.

Located in the recently completed Lightbox development near the set of Coronation Street, the 3,500sq ft site follows existing General Store venues in Ancoats, Stretford and Sale.

The new store is supplied by Costcutter Supermarkets Group and stocks fresh, chilled and frozen produce, including over 2,000 products from the Co-op own brand range.

The two-storey venue will also champion local makers, feature a coffee shop, street food vendors and an alcohol emporium, as well as zero-waste, household essential refill stations.

Mital Morar, founder of Store Retail Group, said: “We see this as an exciting step on our growth journey as we continue to develop our brand. Costcutter is the perfect partner for us and I look forward to working with them further on future plans”

Mike Hollis, retail director at Costcutter, said: “Costcutter’s mission is to help independent retailers thrive by providing all the support they need, whether that’s by utilising the full spectrum of business support we offer or by tapping into our extensive range on a supply-only basis.

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“Costcutter has worked hard with Mital and the team to create a convenience offering that will meet the needs of local shoppers, bringing something truly unique to MediaCity.

“We’re proud to play our part in making General Stores a continued success.”

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