Spar Colruyt Group Hofstade Aalst reopens on Thursday 25 September after major refurbishment

Spar Colruyt Group Hofstade Aalst has undergone a major refurbishment in recent weeks. The store has been given a fresh new look with updated shelves and fittings, a modern sliced cold meat and cheese department, and a bread department that now takes pride of place at the front of the store. The entire cooling system has also been replaced with sustainable models, ensuring the store is fully ready for the future.

Ready for the future

Spar Hofstade Aalst has been a well-established presence in the neighbourhood for many years. An enthusiastic team of 12 permanent co-workers, along with students and flexible workers, are on hand every day to serve customers. “It’s a great mix of younger and more experienced colleagues, which creates a warm and energetic atmosphere in our store,” says Chantal Laenen, responsible for the daily management.

Key highlights of the renewed store

Spar Hofstade Aalst is strongly focused on fresh, high-quality products. The main highlights include:

• Freshly baked rolls, bread and baguettes, prepared daily.
• Fresh meat, cut and packaged on site.
• A wide and varied selection of fresh fruit and vegetables.

At the sliced cold meat and cheese department, products will continue to be sliced and pre-packaged on site, now using new MAP packaging. This stands for Modified Atmosphere Packaging, or packaging in a protective atmosphere. The result: longer shelf life and greater convenience for customers.

Alongside the familiar Spar assortment, customers in Hofstade Aalst can also enjoy local specialities such as Maeskes Roem coffee and ice cream from Zuivelhoeve Keymeulen.

Sustainability is a top priority at Colruyt Group. New CO₂ cooling systems have been installed, with residual heat being reused to heat the store. All the new cooling units are fitted with doors to help save energy.

Festive reopening

From Thursday 25 September, the Spar team will celebrate the reopening with a festive welcome, children’s entertainment and numerous promotions. From 25 to 28 September, customers spending €40 or more will receive a free bottle of Gran Barón. From 25 September to 1 October, they will also receive an entry form at the checkout for every €40 spent, giving them the chance to win an Egg hanging chair from Paradisio.

The taste of joy

With this extensive refurbishment, Spar Hofstade Aalst is firmly looking to the future. “We want to offer our customers a modern, sustainable yet welcoming store where they can come every day for fresh products, competitive prices and our personal service,” says Chantal.

More information

Spar Colruyt Group Hofstade Aalst
​Zijpstraat 13, 9308 Hofstade
​Tel.: 053 77 41 74
​https://www.mijnspar.be/winkels/spar-hofstade-aalst

Opening hours:
​Open 7 days a week