Co-op relaunches in Hampshire community of Fleet following major makeover to ‘transform’ the store
14 March 2025
Fleet Co-op relaunches (Friday, 14 March), following an eight-week programme of works and improvements to 'transform' the store and create a ‘fresh and more spacious’ new look and feel.
The near 2,000 sq ft store supports 11 local jobs, with vacancies existing for customer team members and team leaders to join the store team.
Located in King’s Road, Fleet, the convenience store includes an enhanced range of fresh, chilled and bakery produce, alongside a focus on food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, ready meals, everyday essentials and, award winning wines.
The quick online home delivery of groceries is available through Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats, where Fleet’s Co-op is a fulfilment hub for the convenience retailer’s quick-commerce service locally. Orders are picked fresh in the store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.
Parcel collection and return services are available through Amazon and DPD; payment services are available through PayPoint, and a cash machine provides access to cash in the community.
New refrigeration to reduce energy consumption has been installed, and self-scan tills have also been added to provide further ease, speed and convenience, especially at busier times.
Supporting UK farmers all of Co-op’s fresh meat – including in its ready meals, pies and sandwiches - is 100% British.
Member prices create additional value for Co-op’s member-owners, with personalised offers for Co-op members and lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.
Roshan Sharma, Co-op’s Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to relaunch Fleet’s Co-op’s – it has been totally transformed with a more spacious look and added services to serve the community. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and really look forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their new-look Co-op store. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community.”
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its 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
The store opens between 7am-10pm daily.
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Editor notes:
About Co-op:
Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, with interests across food retail, funerals, insurance, and legal services. Co-op is owned by and run for its 5.5 million members. With over 2,300 food stores and more than 800 funeral homes, Co-op also supplies products to 6,000 other outlets, including those run by independent co-operatives, through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. Employing 55,000 people, Co-op has an annual turnover of over £11 billion and is a recognised leader in social goals and community-led programmes. Co-op exists to meet members’ needs and champion the causes they believe in.
Further information:
Andrew Torr, Senior Press Officer - Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk