New supermarket to open in Eastbourne town centre this weekend

Dem Food Centre in Grove Road is celebrating its opening tomorrow (Saturday, September 23).

In June a plan was approved conditionally to make alterations to the existing shopfront of what was formerly Little Chelsea Antiques Emporium.

Plans suggested that inside the supermarket there would be be areas designated for fruit and vegetables, tobacco, alcohol, soft drinks, dairy, meat, organic produce, cheese, olives, baby items and frozen food. The application also indicated that the store would have areas for a bakery and butcher.