Co-op set to launch new store in Wynyard
25 June 2026
Co-op is set to welcome members and customers of the community into their new Co-op, with the launch of the convenience retailer’s newest store which opens its doors tomorrow (Friday, 26 June) to serve the garden village of Wynyard, County Durham.
The new Wynyard store opens between 7am-10pm daily, and creates 13 local jobs.
Located in Hanzard Drive, Wynyard, residents can pop to their new Co-op for an extensive range and choice of fresh and chilled products; in-store bakery and, Costa Coffee Express. This sits alongside Co-op’s focus on meal deals and food to go; Fairtrade products; ready meals and meal ideas – including Co-op's new American-inspired ‘Served’ range; pizzas; fresh meats and dairy; chilled beers and wines, fresh flowers and, everyday essentials.
Parcel collection services are available conveniently via Amazon.
The online home delivery of groceries is offered via Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat – online orders are picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.
Payment services are available via PayPoint.
There are offers, deals and promotions throughout the store – which currently includes two stone baked pizzas and four beers for just £5 for members*. Member price savings create additional value for Co-op members who can save more with lower prices on the everyday essential products shoppers buy most.
Soft plastic recycling is available so shoppers can return and recycle materials that are often not universally accepted via household kerbside recycling, such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.
There is also customer car parking.
Andy Brown, Co-op's Area Manager, said:
“We are delighted to invest in Wynyard, and proud to launch Co-op’s newest store - the store looks fantastic. We invest to create local stores which are more than just a shop, they are a hub contributing to local life and meeting the needs of communities, with a focus on offering quality products, value and choice that can be enjoyed by everyone. There are great deals and promotions throughout the store, and a range of added services to make everyday life easier for the community. We’re proud to have the opportunity to serve Wynyard, and look forward to welcoming the community into their new Co-op. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support the community.”
Committed to backing British agriculture, all of Co-op’s own meat, poultry and dairy is 100% British – including in its pies, ready meals and sandwiches.
Fairtrade products are available across the store supporting farmers, workers and their communities around the world who grow and produce products and ingredients for Co-op.
With its history dating back more than 180 years, Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives. Co-op exists to create value for its membership and communities, its more than 7 million 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
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About Co-op:
Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, operating across food retail, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by around 7.2 million active member-owners, Co-op exists to meet their needs and champion the causes they care about. With more than 2,300 food stores, 800 funeral homes and a wholesale business supplying around 8,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 53,000 colleagues and generates annual revenues of over £11 billion. It is a recognised leader in ethical business and community-led programmes, creating long-term value for members and communities across the UK.
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