Asian supermarket Starry Mart is set to open its fifth UK store this Saturday, 17 May, at Southside Shopping Centre. The 5,200 sq ft store, spread across two floors, will be located on Garratt Lane next to Parthian Climbing.
Starry Mart is a modern, independent retail brand specialising in a diverse range of food and lifestyle products from China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The store will also offer delicious freshly-baked pastries and buns, bringing the authentic flavours and scents of Asian bakeries to the heart of Wandsworth.
To celebrate their grand opening in Wandsworth Town, Starry Mart will be cutting the ribbon at 1pm on Saturday 17 May, with special offers and giveaways taking place across the weekend.
In the last 15 years, Starry Mart has expanded from an online store, known for its curated selection of authentic Asian products, to brick and mortar stores in locations in Canterbury, Colchester, and Fulham.
Wincy Li, General Manager of Starry Mart, commented: “The opening of our Southside Shopping Centre store is a significant milestone in our expansion. We’re excited to offer an enhanced experience of Asian culture and everyday products to an even wider audience.”
Kathy Xue, Director of Starry Mart, added: “At Starry Mart, we aim to provide a diverse range of high-quality products and exceptional service at accessible prices. We take immense pride in promoting the rich heritage of Oriental food culture, and this new location helps us reach more customers and share the authentic tastes and traditions of Asia.”
A spokesperson for Southside Shopping Centre, said: “The arrival of Starry Mart is an exciting milestone for Southside, marking our first store opening since the completion of our multi-million-pound regeneration works.
“This investment has transformed the centre, creating a more vibrant and welcoming environment with improved facilities for our guests. Starry Mart’s arrival, with its diverse range of Asian products, perfectly aligns with our ongoing commitment to offering diverse options that truly enrich the lives of the Wandsworth community.”
The announcement of the arrival of Starry Mart follows the recent completion of Southside’s multi-million-pound refresh which has made significant enhancements to both the interior and exterior of the centre, combining modern aesthetics with community heritage. The works included the remodelling of each of the centre’s entrances as well as the installation of integrated seating, improved lighting and wayfinding inside the centre.
Starry Mart will be open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 8pm and 11am – 5pm on Sunday. For more information, please visit https://www.southsidewandsworth.com/
