Opening date set for Sunderland shop as it expands into Seaham
A Sunderland greengrocers is expanding and opening a second store in Seaham later this month.
Thoburn’s Fresh Produce, in Jacky Whites Market, Sunderland, is opening a second store in Seaham’s Byron Place.
This family-run greegrocers has been trading in Sunderland for more than 86 years, selling fruit and vegetables at “fair prices”.
Its brand new store in Seaham will be opening on Monday, September 21 at 9am.
A spokesperson for Thoburn’s said: "We’ve built brilliant relationships with our customers [in Sunderland], and we’re looking forward to bringing that same trusted approach to Seaham.”
Customers will be able to find fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables as well as “all the essentials you’d expect from a proper local greengrocer”.
A spokesperson for the business continued: “We’ve always known Seaham is a wonderful community with a real desire for quality fresh produce right on its doorstep.
"We’ve had so many customers travel from Seaham to visit us in Sunderland over the years, so we jumped at the chance to bring our business closer to home for them.
"This is an exciting expansion for Thoburn’s, and we’re thrilled to be opening in such a fantastic location.
"We can’t wait to become part of the local area.”
This comes after the recent opening of Farmfoods, also in Byron Place, and Jollyes pet store.
Thoburn’s “pride themselves on friendly, personal service”, and are excited to be launching a second store.
They said: "It’s simple – great produce, fairly priced, with a warm welcome every time you visit.”