Bedminster Down (Bristol) Co-op relaunches following major makeover

13 March 2025

Bishopsworth Road’s Co-op relaunches (Thursday, 13 March), following a nine-week investment in Bedminster Down’s store with a programme of works and improvements to 'transform' the store.

The near 2,000 sq ft store supports 16 local jobs, and includes an enhanced range of fresh produce, a Costa Coffee express providing hot drinks on-the-go, alongside a focus on food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, in store bakery and, award winning wines. The store now has extended opening hours, between 6am-11pm daily.

Online home delivery of groceries is available through Deliveroo and Uber Eats, where Bedminster Down’s Co-op is a fulfilment hub for the convenience retailer’s quick-commerce service, with orders picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.

Parcel collection and return services are available in-store through Amazon, and a cash machine provides access to cash in the community.

New refrigeration to reduce energy consumption has been installed, and soft plastic recycling is also available, enabling consumers to return harder to recycle materials such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.

Self-scan tills have also been added to provide further ease, speed and convenience, especially at busier times.

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 lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.

Matthew Berryman, Co-op’s Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to relaunch Bedminster Down’s Co-op’s. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice, added services 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. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community.”

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.

More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting coop.co.uk/membership

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Editor notes:

About Co-op:

Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, with interests across food retail, funerals, insurance, and legal services. Co-op is owned by and run for its 5.5 million members. With over 2,300 food stores and more than 800 funeral homes, Co-op also supplies products to 6,000 other outlets, including those run by independent co-operatives, through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. Employing 55,000 people, Co-op has an annual turnover of over £11 billion and is a recognised leader in social goals and community-led programmes. Co-op exists to meet members’ needs and champion the causes they believe in.

Further information:

Andrew Torr, Senior Press Officer - Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk