Co-op set to serve-up new Ulverston food store

17 August 2021

Co-op is set to serve-up a new, larger, food store in Ulverston this week (Friday, 20 August) following a £515,000 investment supporting 17 local jobs.

The convenience retailer is relocating to a new, 2,900 sq ft, convenience store, located in Priory Road which runs on 100% renewable electricity.

A funding boost is provided locally through Co-op’s Membership programme. Membership of the Co-op unlocks additional value through in-store offers and, sees Members rewarded with 2p in every pound they spend on Co-op branded products which is added to their own personal Membership account balance. The Co-op also donates the same amount to local causes, and those who currently benefit include: Ulverston in Bloom; St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston and, the Ulverston Food Waste Project.

The Ulverston Food Waste Project also participates in Co-op’s Food Share scheme – which is designed to avoid food waste by sharing any surplus food with local, not-for-profit, organisations, to re-distribute to those in need in the community.

Co-op’s new Ulverston store includes Amazon Lockers for added ease and convenience in the community, a free ATM, a bakery and, Fairtrade coffee dispenser alongside an enhanced focus on fresh, healthy products, meal ideas, food-to-go, ready meals and pizzas, award winning wines, free-from, vegan and plant-based products and, everyday essentials.

Students in Ulverston who are TOTUM cardholders – the new name for NUS extra – also receive a 10% discount at the Co-op.

Chris Prosser, Co-op Store Manager, said: “The new, larger, store has a great look and layout, it is much brighter than our former store and we have been getting a great response from the community. We are delighted to be serving-up Co-op’s newest store, and we have worked to develop the range, choice, products and added services to create a really compelling offer locally.”

Paul Reilly, Co-op Area Manager, added: “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 the Co-op. In addition to unlocking additional value for themselves, our Members help to make a difference to local causes - Co-op donates 2p in every pound to community causes when Members swipe their Membership card when buying own-branded products. So by shopping at the Co-op our Members are also helping to make good things happen in the community.”

Co-op has around 4.6M active Members, and alongside Food, it operates: Co-op Funeralcare, Insurance and Legal Services. More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting https://www.coop.co.uk/membership

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

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