New supermarket opening in Liverpool city centre as signage spotted
A new supermarket looks set to open in Liverpool city centre, taking over the former home of a gaming café and events hub.
Geek Retreat opened in Liverpool in 2021, with the revamped Church Street venue launching a year later. A space for lovers of gaming, the brand has sites across the country - including in Warrington in Liverpool.
The Church Street store closed in July 2024, with the team writing on social media: “Hi everyone, the unfortunate news is that Liverpool is temporarily closed.
“We will be in touch here tomorrow (Tuesday, July 23) with updates about outstanding pre-orders and to make arrangements for personal property.
“We’ve been planning to move the store to a new location for some time, but the high level of rates and ongoing issues with the condition of the building has forced us to accelerate our timeline.
“Although we’re sad to have to say goodbye to the old premises, we are fully committed to having a store in Liverpool. For now, this means that the store will be shut until we find a more suitable location where we can better serve you and the community. Thank you for your kindness and understanding.”
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No further updates have since been shared by Geek Retreat regarding the opening of a new Liverpool store but, the future of the 70 Church Street unit has now been revealed.
New signage has been spotted by Liverpool World, with the site set to open as a new food store.
Branding for SpiceMarket has been erected, matching the logo of the international supermarket in Old Swan.
SpiceMarket launched on Prescot Road last year, promising to be “Liverpool's newest destination for authentic international foods” and stocking fresh groceries, fish, Asian ingredients and more.
Liverpool World has approached SpiceMarket for further information.