Fresh new-look for Portree (Isle of Skye) Co-op which re-launches today
10 April 2025
Portree’s Bank Street Co-op relaunches (Thursday, 10 April) following an eight-week programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store.
The convenience store – one of two Co-op’s in Portree with a larger store located at Woodland’s Road - relaunches with a fresh new-look following the investment in the community store.
The store includes an in-store bakery and focus on fresh and healthy produce, food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning wines and every day essentials.
New refrigeration supports Co-op’s work to continue to cut its carbon footprint, and soft plastic recycling is also available, enabling shoppers to return harder to recycle materials such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.
Self-scan tills provide additional ease, speed and convenience especially at busier times.
Member prices create additional value for Co-op’s member-owners, with personalised offers for members and lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.
Discounts are also available for Young Scot cardholders.
Supporting UK farmers all of Co-op’s fresh meat – including in its ready meals, pies and sandwiches - is 100% British.
Joan Harkiss, Co-op’s Store Manager – who has worked for the Co-op for more than 35 years, said: “The whole team is delighted to invest in Portree and relaunch Co-op’s Bank Street store. It looks fantastic, transformed with a bright and fresh new look. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and really look forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their local Co-op. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community.”
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its 6.2m 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
The store opens between 7am-11pm daily.
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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 over 6 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 6,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 54,000 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.
For further information, contact:
Andrew Torr, Senior Press Officer - Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk