Co-op in North Yorkshire market town of Pickering re-launches in time for Easter following major makeover to transform community store
02 April 2026
Pickering’s Co-op re-launches (Thursday, 2 April) following a nine-week investment programme to ‘transform’ the community store.
Located in Market Place, Pickering, the store relaunches with a fresh new look and enhanced range to enhance the shopping experience.
New refrigeration cuts energy consumption while increasing the range and choice of fresh and chilled products, and a new Costa Coffee Express machine now also dispenses chilled drinks. This sits alongside Co-op’s bakery; meal deals and food to go; Fairtrade products; ready meals; pizzas; fresh meats and dairy; chilled beers and wines, fresh flowers and, everyday essentials.
Co-op has a focus on creating stores which are a hub locally, conveniently serving the community with added services at Pickering including parcel collections through Amazon, DPD and a new InPost Locker; Photo-booth; Rug Doctor; payment services provided in store via PayPoint and, ATM’s providing access to cash in the community.
There are offers, deals and promotions throughout the store, and member price savings creating additional value for Co-op members who can save more with lower prices on those essential products that shoppers buy most.
Co-op is committed to backing British agriculture, with all of its own fresh and frozen meat 100% British – including in its pies, sandwiches and ready meals.
Beth Coddington, Co-op Area Manager, said: "We’re delighted to invest in Pickering, and proud to be part of local community life. We work to ensure our stores are a hub locally, with a focus on offering quality products, value and choice that can be enjoyed by everyone. This sits alongside added services including Costa Coffee, parcel collections; payment services and more. We would really like to thank the community for all their support during the works, the store has been transformed and the whole team is really looking forward to welcoming our members and customers into the store now the works are concluded - we’re here to serve and support the community.”
Soft plastic recycling is available in store - making it easier for shoppers to return and recycle materials that are often not universally accepted via kerbside recycling, such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back more than 180 years. Co-op exists to create value for its membership and communities, its more than 7 million 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
Pickering’s Co-op opens between 7am-10pm daily, and between 10am-4pm on a Sunday.
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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 around 7.2 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 8,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 53,000 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.
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