By KATH GANNAWAY
BROTHERS James and Tom Sands were among Monbulk residents who made their way through an archway of balloons to be the first to shop at the town’s new Aldi store last week.
The boys went in on a mission – to be the first to go through the checkouts – and declared mission accomplished as James lined up with his Snickers bar and Tom decided it was time for a KitKat.
The boys were among more than 1800 shoppers who took the opportunity to look over the new store and grab some bargains on opening day, Wednesday 3 December.
Speaking on behalf of Yarra Ranges Council, Cr Damian Callanan said it was great to see a new store opening up and added that it was a mark of confidence in the town.
Store manager Angela Thompson-Irwin officially cut the ribbon at 8.30am to declare the store open and allow the early-bird shoppers through.
The store is the fourth in Yarra Ranges, providing 13 jobs in Monbulk.
An Aldi Australia spokesman said the company would continue to look for new store opportunities in the region, but had no immediate plans for any further store developments.
