Co-op unveils newest store in Callerton
05 June 2026
Co-op welcomes the community into its newest store which launches today (Friday, 5 June) in Callerton, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Located in Stamfordham Road, Callerton, the new Co-op store creates 14 local jobs and serves and supports the neighbourhood between 7am-10pm daily.
The brand new store includes an extensive range and choice of fresh and chilled products; in-store bakery and, Costa Coffee Express – which serves hot and, chilled drinks. 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 Mediterranean-inspired ‘Served’ range; pizzas; fresh meats and dairy; chilled beers and wines, fresh flowers and, everyday essentials.
The online home delivery of groceries is offered via Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats – with orders picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.
Payment services are offered via PayPoint, and there is electric vehicle charging on the customer car park.
There are offers, deals and promotions throughout the store. 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.
Mark Niven, Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to launch Co-op’s newest store – the store looks fantastic and we have had a great response from the community. We are proud to become part of local community life.”
Gary Colpitts, Co-op’s Area Manager, said: "We’re delighted to invest in Callerton, Co-op is committed to backing high streets and communities and we work to ensure our stores are a hub locally. We have a focus on offering quality products, value and choice that can be enjoyed by everyone, with deals and promotions throughout the store. This sits alongside added services to make everyday life easier for consumers. The whole team is enjoying welcoming the community into their new Co-op - we’re here to serve and support the community, conveniently.”
Soft plastic recycling is available in store - making it easier for shoppers to 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.
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.
Co-op is committed to backing high streets and communities, and the store is one of more than 40 stores Co-op has confirmed it will launch in the first half of 2026, consisting of new stores, franchise stores and those that re-open following transformative investment.
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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