Opening date for new Sainsbury’s in Desborough has been revealed

The opening date for the new Sainsbury’s in Desborough has been revealed.

The 11,000 sq ft store on Cockerel Rise will open on Tuesday February 7 at 9am following a ribbon ceremony to celebrate its launch.

Staff will be putting the finishing touches to the one-stop shop, otherwise known as a Neighbourhood Hub, over the next few weeks to ensure it is ready to welcome customers.

A Sainsbury’s Neighbourhood Hub is a branch described as between a Sainsbury’s convenience store and a supermarket. Their specifically selected product ranges and locations in communities across the UK, aim to give customers access to everything they need to complete a weekly shop in one go.

The store will also host an instore Argos Click & Collect service, bringing together the familiar brands of Sainsbury’s, Argos, Habitat and Tu Clothing under one roof.

Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s property director, said: “Ever since our plans to invest in Desborough by bringing a new Sainsbury’s Neighbourhood Hub to the town were approved last year, we’ve been working hard to build and fit-out the new store for the local community as quickly as possible. I’m delighted with the progress we’ve made and I look forward to welcoming our first customers in February.”

As well as providing 40 jobs, bosses have committed to investing a total of £205million to kick off 2023 with its biggest ever investment in staff pay to at least £11 per hour. This latest pay rise of is on top of the £20 million Sainsbury’s invested in October.