Co-op serves-up new-look Chandler’s Ford store (Eastleigh)
19 October 2023
Co-op re-launches its Chandler’s Ford store (Thursday, 19 October) which has been transformed with a fresh new-look following a 16-week programme of works and improvements.
Located in Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, the 3,000 sq ft Co-op store supports 16 local jobs and now opens between 6am-10pm, seven days a week.
Co-op’s new-look Chandler’s Ford store relaunches with an in-store bakery; Costa coffee dispenser – which is now part of Co-op’s meal deal offer and, hot food. There is also a cash machine to provide access to cash in the community and, customer car parking.
Self-service tills have been added for extra ease, speed and convenience particularly at busier times, and the online home delivery of groceries is available through Deliveroo; Just Eat and Uber Eats. This sits alongside a focus on fresh, healthy produce; meal ideas; everyday essentials; food-to-go; Fairtrade products, chilled beers and award winning wines; ready meals, pizzas and, free-from; vegan and plant-based products.
The Co-op continued to serve the community from a temporary store at the location to provide a range of everyday essentials during the works.
Anna Ballinger, Co-op’s store manager, said: “We have had a great response, and the whole team is delighted to have had the opportunity to carry out such a significant investment. The store looks amazing, with brand new refrigeration, fixtures and fittings it has been transformed and looks completely brand new. We would like to thank our customers for their support during the works. We are really looking forward to welcoming Members and customers into their Co-op now that the works have concluded. Our aim is to always operate at the heart of local life, and make a difference in the community. We have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer, locally and conveniently, with 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, eggs and bread, with a Co-op sliced loaf priced at just 76p.
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, and enjoy a wide number of benefits including member-only pricing across everyday essentials, money back on own-brand purchases and personalised offers via the Co-op membership app.
Alongside Food, Co-op operates Funeralcare; Insurance and Legal Services. 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