Co-op set to serve-up new Poole store creating 17 local jobs

07 July 2020

The Co-op is set to serve-up a new store in Upper Parkstone, Poole, this week (Friday, 10 July) following a £500,000 investment creating 17 new local jobs.

The Ashley Road store runs on 100% renewable electricity, and includes a free ATM, customer car parking and in-store bakery alongside hot food, Costa coffee, a focus on fresh, heathy produce, award winning wines, ready meals and pizzas, free-from and vegan products and, everyday essentials.

The convenience store opens between 6am-10pm daily, and contactless card payment limits have been increased to £45, making it easier, quicker and safer to shop.

The Co-op provides a funding boost locally and gives back to causes in the area through its Membership scheme. Members receive a 5% reward on purchases of own brand products, and the retailer donates a further 1% to community causes.

The store’s Food Share scheme is designed to not only minimise food waste but also to share food with those in need in the community by working with its partners locally to help alleviate food poverty and hunger. While the Co-op’s Community Shopping Card makes it easier for those instructed by the Government to stay at home to shop and pay for their essentials - cards can be purchased or topped-up by calling 0800 029 4592, enabling friends, families or volunteers to shop for them in store.

Paul French, Co-op’s Store Manager, said: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to make such a significant investment in the area, and the team is really looking forward to serving the community. Co-op is committed to connecting communities and making a difference locally, and our aim is to operate at the heart of local life. We also want customers to know that they can become a Member of their Co-op, and make a difference to causes in the area every time they swipe their Membership card when buying own branded products.”

The Co-op picked up the “Convenience Retailer of the Year” and “Food-to-go Retailer of the Year” titles at the latest Retail Industry Awards.

Students who are TOTUM cardholders - the new name for NUS extra – can pocket a 10% discount off groceries at the Co-op.

Co-op is owned by around 4.6M active Members, and alongside Food, it operates: Co-op Funeralcare, Insurance, Health and Legal Services.

More information about the Co-op is available by visiting www.coop.co.uk

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