A NEW budget superstore has opened its doors in Weymouth, following an investment of more than £750,000, creating dozens of jobs. The Food Warehouse has opened the 9,189 sq ft supermarket in the unit formerly occupied by Aldi at Jubilee Retail Park. Run by retail giants Iceland, the store opened its doors yesterday morning and created 30 new jobs. The retail chain, which has more than 130 stores across the country, combines the convenience of bulk buying with value fresh and frozen food deals across more than 3,000 product lines, as well as including exclusive When it’s Gone, it’s Gone’ deals on a selection of homeware items.
Food Warehouse and Burger King are both coming to Weymouth in 2021. DESPITE the negative economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, big brands and business are still investing in Weymouth. Even with the bigger businesses coming into the town, independent and smaller businesses are looking to open new ventures or expand their services. Tropical Turtle, a Caribbean restaurant in Maiden Street, opened towards the end of 2020 and continues to operate, as well as community shop The Nest on Abbotsbury Road. Here are a number of businesses that are opening or expanding in Weymouth in 2021. Email Michael.taylor@newsquest.co.uk if there s any businesses that need to be added.