Changes are afoot at Stratford New World, and owner-operator Craig Waite says he and all the team are excited by the project, which he calls a refrigeration upgrade and refit.
Craig says the biggest part of the upgrade won't be visible to customers, "we are getting a new refrigeration plant room, which customers won't see at all".
What customers will see is new freezers, a fully refitted produce area, a new refrigeration unit in the butchery department and a change in layout and design for the alcohol section of the store.
"We are getting rid of the walk-in beer chiller, customers don't like it and we want a more open plan style to the store."
Another change that isn't visible is the fact the store is converting to CO2 refrigeration, something Craig says is more environmentally friendly. Not only does this mean they don't have a negative impact on global warming, but they are also far more energy efficient than other types of refrigeration, he says. "Plus we will be able to use the heat they produce as a by-product to actually heat the store."