Co-op relaunches two stores this week which have both undergone extensive programmes of improvements to ‘transform’ the shopping experience in their communities.
Co-op’s store in Fleet, Hampshire, re-opened today (Friday, 14 March) following a major makeover which has been described as creating a ‘fresh and more spacious’ new look and feel. With the Bishopsworth Road store in Bedminster Down (Bristol) relaunching on Thursday (13 March).
Both stores act as a fulfilment hub for the convenience retailer’s leading quick-commerce service, with orders picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.
They also both benefit from new refrigeration to reduce energy consumption, and offer soft plastic recycling.
Added services include a cash machine providing access to cash in their communities, payment services via PayPoint, Costa Coffee Express and, parcel collections and returns.
Both stores are around 2,000 sq ft, and support around 27 local jobs across the two sites.
Supporting UK farmers all of Co-op’s fresh meat – including in its ready meals, pies and sandwiches – is 100% British.
Member prices create additional value for Co-op’s member-owners, with personalised offers for Co-op members and lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.
Roshan Sharma, Co-op’s Fleet Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to relaunch Fleet’s Co-op – it has been totally transformed with a more spacious look and added services to serve the community.”
Matthew Berryman, Co-op’s Bishopsworth Road Store Manager, added: “We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and really look forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their new-look Co-op store following the extensive refit programme. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community.”
At the start of the year Co-op revealed that upto 80 Co-op stores across the UK would undergo major refurbishment in 2025, in addition to the convenience retailer’s ambitions for convenience growth and to open an additional 75 new shops this year across both its own estate and Franchise operation.
Rachel Hargreaves, Director of Property, Development and Estates, Co-op, said: “I am delighted to see stores in Bedminster Down and Fleet relaunch this week following refurbishment. Not only are we working to acquire new retail space, both freehold and leasehold, we are focussed on maximising the potential of our existing estate as part of our convenience growth ambitions. Our stores are designed to be a destination locally, a community hub combining great quality products, value, deals and ethical retailing with quick online delivery services, community participation and additional customer services – we have a clear focus on growing our convenience business, and enhancing the value we create and deliver for our member-owners and their communities.”
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation.
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