Co-op launches new-look store to serve and support the village community of Great Bardfield (near Braintree, Essex)

23 November 2023

Co-op today (Thursday, 23 November) launched a new-look store to serve and support the village community of Great Bardfield, following a seven week programme of works and improvements.

The 1,500 sq ft store which is located in St John’s Terrace, Brook Street, Great Bardfield – near Braintree, Essex - supports 17 local jobs, and includes an in-store bakery alongside an enhanced focus on fresh, healthy products; meal ideas; everyday essentials; food-to-go; fresh flowers; Fairtrade products, chilled beers and award winning wines; ready meals, pizzas and, free-from; vegan and plant-based products.

Parcel collection services are also available through Amazon for added ease and convenience.

Daniel Powell, Manager of Co-op’s Great Bardfield store, said: “The store has been transformed with a fresh, bright new-look inside and we are really looking forward to welcoming Members and customers back into their Co-op. We’ve worked hard to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve and support our community, conveniently. This includes a focus on delivering member-value so that the people who own our business, our members, benefit every time they shop.”

In August, Co-op announced its biggest ever single investment in pricing of £70 million, as it extended its ‘member-only’ pricing across everyday essentials. The convenience retailer launched the price investment with a list of nearly 200 fixed lines including milk and eggs and, with a Co-op sliced loaf at just 76 pence.

The Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives. Its Members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation, enjoying a wide number of benefits including member-only pricing across everyday essentials and personalised offers via the Co-op Membership app.

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

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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 over 2,400 food stores, over 800 funeral homes and provides products to over 5,000 other stores, including those run by independent co-operative societies and through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. Employing almost 60,000 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