Co-op launches new, improved and larger store to serve Auchtermuchty (Fife) community

08 July 2022

Co-op has served-up a new, improved and larger, convenience store today (Friday, 8 July) to serve the Auchtermuchty community.

The Co-op has relocated to a near 3,000 sq ft store, which is around 1,200 sq ft larger than its previous store in the town.

Auchtermuchty’s new Co-op will run on 100% renewable electricity and opens between 6am-10pm daily. It includes Post Office services throughout the store’s opening hours, a free ATM, and the Click & Collect of groceries through Co-op’s own online shop – shop.coop.co.uk – is coming soon for added ease, speed and convenience.

The store also offers Co-op’s own-brand Fairtrade coffee dispenser – Ever Ground, bakery and an increased focus on fresh; healthy products; meal ideas; everyday essentials; food-to-go; award winning wines; ready meals; free-from; vegan and plant-based products – including Co-op’s exclusive vegan range, GRO. There will also be pastries, rolls and cakes from Stephens Bakery of Fife.

A unit is also available to enable the community to recycle ‘soft plastics’ - including: crisp packets, bread bags, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches. And, compostable carrier bags are also available for shoppers who forget their reusable bag.

A funding boost is also provided locally through Co-op’s Membership programme. Membership of the Co-op unlocks additional value through in-store offers, and sees Members rewarded with 2p in every pound they spend on Co-op branded products which is added to their own personal Membership account balance. The Co-op also donates the same amount to local causes and community organisations.

Ryan Scullion, Co-op’s Area Manager, said: “We have had a great response - we are delighted to have the opportunity to create a new, improved and larger store to serve the community. Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life, and we are looking forward to welcoming the community into their new Co-op store. We have worked to develop the range, choice, products and added services to create a really compelling offer to serve Auchtermuchty, conveniently.”

Young Scot and, TOTUM cardholders – the new name for NUS extra – also receive a 10% discount at the Co-op.

Co-op has more than 4M active Members, and alongside Food, it operates: Co-op Funeralcare, Insurance and Legal Services.

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

Further information:
Andrew Torr
Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk

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