Food Lover’s Market opens doors at R100 million flagship store

South African retailer Food Lover’s Market opened its new R100 million flagship store in Bothasig, Cape Town on Thursday, 20 October.

Oct 20, 2022 - 18:28
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Food Lover’s Market opens doors at R100 million flagship store

South African retailer Food Lover’s Market opened its new R100 million flagship store in Bothasig, Cape Town on Thursday, 20 October.

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As reported by The South African website, construction on the 3 000 square metre (sqm) store started in January 2022 and forms part of the group’s R400 million expansion drive.

The state-of-the-art store will serve surrounding communities, including Bothasig, Monte Vista, Plattekloof, Panorama, Burgundy Estate, Richwood and Edgemead.

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The new stand-alone site is focused on energy efficiencies, the group said, and includes features such as remote cabinet monitoring capability, ice storage systems for air-conditioning and solar panels that will generate 360 kWp DC of renewable electricity annually.

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Design features include wider aisles and departments designed as dedicated destinations.

Solar and energy-efficient lighting will be used throughout the store.

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Departments within the Bothasig Food Lover’s Market store include:

  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Gourmet butchery with artisanal blockmen
  • A bakery
  • A fresh seafood department
  • Cheese and deli counters
  • Wine department
  • Hot and prepared foods
  • A dried fruit and nut bar
  • A sushi bar
  • A biltong bar
  • Seattle Coffee Co will be available at the entrance to the store

City of Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the store.

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