Bowness Co-op re-opens with fresh new-look following major makeover to transform store
17 April 2025
Bowness-on-Windermere's Co-op relaunches following an extensive programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store and customer experience.
The Lake Road, Bowness, convenience store supports 10 local jobs and re-opens with a fresh and more spacious new-look following the investment in the community store.
The 2,100 sq ft store includes an in-store bakery, Costa Coffee Express and increased range of fresh, healthy and chilled produce, alongside its focus on food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning wines and every day essentials.
New refrigeration supports Co-op’s work to further cut its carbon footprint, and soft plastic recycling is also available, enabling shoppers 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 provide additional ease, speed and convenience especially at busier times.
An ATM provides access to cash in the community, and payment services are available via PayPoint.
Member price savings create additional value for Co-op’s member-owners, with personalised offers for members and lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.
Supporting UK farmers all of Co-op’s fresh meat – including in its ready meals, pies and sandwiches - is 100% British.
James Dixon, Co-op’s Area Operations Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to invest in Bowness and relaunch Co-op’s Lake Road store. We have had a great response. It looks fantastic, transformed with a fresh and more spacious new-look and providing an enhanced customer experience. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and we are enjoying welcoming our members and customers back into their local Co-op. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community and visitors to our beautiful town.”
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its 6.2m 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
The store opens between 7am-10pm daily.
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About Co-op
Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, operating across food retail, funerals, insurance, and legal services. Owned by over 6 million active member-owners, Co-op exists to meet their needs and champion the causes they care about. With more than 2,300 food stores, 800 funeral homes and a wholesale business supplying around 6,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 54,000 colleagues and generates annual revenues of over £11 billion. It is a recognised leader in ethical business and community-led programmes, creating long-term value for members and communities across the UK.
For further information, contact:
Andrew Torr, Senior Press Officer - Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk