Chopwell Co-op (Gateshead) relaunches following major makeover to 'transform' store
01 November 2024
Chopwell’s Co-op relaunches (Friday, 1 November) following a seven-week programme of works and improvements to ‘transform’ the store.
Located in Derwent Street, Chopwell, the near 2,000 sq ft store supports 12 local jobs and serves-up an increased range of fresh and chilled produce alongside an enhanced focus on meal ideas and everyday essentials; bakery and dairy products; food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products; award winning wines; ready meals; pizzas; vegan and plant-based products - all Co-op’s own branded meat is 100% British including in its pies, sandwiches and ready meals.
Parcel collection services are available through DPD, payment services are offered via PayPoint and, an ATM provides access to cash in the community.
Self-service tills have also been added to provide further ease, speed and convenience – particularly at busier times.
A soft plastic recycle unit is also available in store to enable the community to return ‘soft plastics’ including: crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches - ensuring all Co-op’s own food packaging is recyclable through either local authority kerbside collections, or the in-store soft plastic recycling.
Co-op members enjoy a number of benefits including member-only price savings across a wide range of everyday essentials, and personalised offers via the Co-op Membership App.
Kurt Viereck, Co-op Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to have had the opportunity to invest in Chopwell. The store has been totally transformed, and with a fresh new look and layout, new flooring and refrigeration it looks fantastic. It is always our aim to operate at the heart of local life and we have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve and support our community, conveniently.”
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Members of Co-op 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 www.coop.co.uk/membership
Chopwell’s Co-op opens between 6am-10pm daily.
For more information about the location of the Chopwell store and the services available, visit the Co-op Store Finder – coop.co.uk/store-finder
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About Co-op:
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives with interests across food, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by millions of UK consumers, the Co-op operates almost 2,400 food stores, over 800 funeral homes and provides products to over 6,000 other stores, including those run by independent co-operative societies and through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. Employing 56,000 people, the Co-op has an annual turnover of over £11billion and is a recognised leader for its social goals and community-led programmes. The Co-op exists to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in.
Further information:
Andrew Torr
Senior Press Officer, Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk