SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has today confirmed that its first-ever store in Bovey Tracey will officially open its doors next week.

The store will open on Thursday, December 5.

To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held, with town mayor, Cllr Sheila Brooke and town clerk Mark Wells in attendance.

The new store, located on Monks Way, will be open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.

Spanning a sales area of 1,256m², the store features Lidl’s popular bakery, the Middle of Lidl, and customer-friendly facilities such as baby-changing amenities and ample parking for cars and bicycles.

Shoppers can enjoy Lidl Plus offers and complimentary food samples throughout the opening weekend.

The multi-million-pound investment brings up to 40 new jobs to Bovey Tracey.

Rosie Meehan, Regional Head of Property at Lidl GB, said: ‘We’re so excited to open our first store in Bovey Tracey, just as the Christmas season gets underway!

‘Those that previously travelled to Kingsteignton can now pick up their favourite Lidl festive treats closer to home, whilst new customers get to experience a Lidl Christmas for the first time.

‘We look forward to celebrating this milestone with the community and welcoming shoppers through our doors.

‘This year also marks Lidl’s 30th anniversary in Great Britain, underscoring three decades of providing shoppers with its unbeatable combination of quality and affordability.

‘With more customers choosing to shop at Lidl, the discounter has consistently been named the fastest growing bricks-and-mortar supermarket for over a year.’