Co-op invests £2.25m in two new Nottingham stores creating 30 jobs

12 June 2018

The Co-op is set to serve-up two new food stores in Nottingham this summer, with a £2.25M investment creating up to 30 new jobs.

The community retailer opens the first of its two new Nottingham stores in Bramcote Lane, Chilwell, on Thursday, 28, June.

With a further store set to open in University Boulevard, Beeston, in early September.

Both stores will have a focus on fresh, healthy, foods, meal ideas, food-to-go, and essentials.

Co-op stores also bring a funding boost locally through the Co-op’s Membership scheme – Members receive a 5% reward on the purchase of own-brand products and services, with the Co-op donating a further 1% to local causes.

Students holding a NUS extra card receive a 10% discount off their groceries at the Co-op to support them during their studies.

Those interested in exploring retail opportunities at the Co-op should have a passion for food, customer service and community. More information is available from the Co-op’s store in Queens Road, Beeston.

Simon Taylor, Co-op Area Manager, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to carry out such a significant investment in Nottingham - we are proud to be part of the community, and our ambition is to ensure all of our stores are a local hub, a real asset locally.

“We are investing in our people, stores, products, prices and communities – our aim is for stores to be at the heart of local life, bringing communities together and offering great quality products, when and where our members and customers need them.

“We also want customers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op. And, that we are also giving back to the community. Our members make a difference locally, simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us they raise much needed funding for organisations in the area who contribute to improving local life.”

The Co-op – which won the title of Convenience Retailer of the Year at the latest Retail Industry Awards – has this year unveiled a £50M price investment programme to cut the cost of everyday essentials including fruit, vegetables, bread, fresh meat and ready meals, as well as household brand names.

There are offers and promotions in and around the new stores to mark their launch.

Further information about the benefits of Co-op membership is available by popping in-store, or by visiting: http://www.coop.co.uk/membership/

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Further information
Andrew Torr
Co-op Press Office
M: 07702 505 551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk