The Spar store in Stithians has reopened under new ownership and with a new look.

Leon and Hayley Hill, who also run a Spar store in Pool, acquired the store this summer and closed it for four days while it underwent a complete overhaul.

A new store fascia, new counter, chillers, freezers and shelving were installed and specialist merchandisers completely restocked the 1,200 square foot store to get it ready to welcome customers through the doors once more.

Hayley said: “Our customers have given us a really positive feedback since we reopened the store and have all said how pleased they are that it is open again with a brand new look”

Hayley and Leon ventured into convenience retailing with Spar three years ago when they acquired the Pool store and having built a successful business there, they jumped at the chance to buy the Stithians store, which has an outreach Post Office open two days a week.

The couple previously worked for Tesco Express and One Stop in various stores in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Surrey before moving to Cornwall three and a half years ago.