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Local businessman Naeem Butt creates 15 local jobs in Drogheda in new MACE store
29th October – A new MACE store that has created 15 jobs officially opened its doors to the Drogheda community today with a celebration for customers. The family fun day featured food and refreshments, prize giveaways as well as entertainment for kids and adults alike.
Local businessman Naeem Butt took over the site and reopened it as a top of the range MACE, creating jobs for seven full time and eight part time staff.
Features of the new store include a full off licence, hot and cold deli and bakery alongside a post office and lotto facilities.
Speaking at the opening, store owner Naeem Butt said: “We are very excited to be opening our store today and to be meeting with new customers. The opening celebration has given us a great opportunity to showcase our extensive offering, including our popular own-brand range. It is our intention to place a big emphasis on serving the people of Drogheda with high quality, competitively priced products and friendly service. We will also endeavor to support local producers where possible and seek to establish ourselves as a valued member of the business community.”
Willie O’ Byrne Managing Director at BWG Foods (owners and operators of the MACE brand in Ireland) said: “Congratulations to Naeem and his team on the opening of MACE in the Boyne Centre. We know the store will deliver great service and quality to the community and I’m sure local shoppers will get value for money with the variety of products and services on offer, supported by ongoing promotional offers.”
MACE Boyne Centre, Drogheda will provide employment for 15 staff locally and is open from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from 8am to 10pm on Sundays.
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