Herne Bay Co-op (Kent) relaunches following investment programme to enhance community store.

09 November 2026

Herne Bay Co-op (Kent) re-opens its doors and welcomes the community back in-store following a near four-week investment programme to enhance the store.

Herne Bay Co-op relaunches

The store – located in Reculver Road in the Herne Bay community of Beltinge - opens between 7am-10pm daily and conveniently offers Co-op’s extensive range and choice of fresh and healthy products, meal ideas, food to go, Fairtrade products; an extended in-store bakery, and award-winning chilled beers and wines.

There is also a focus on seasonal food and drink, including Co-op’s Christmas sandwich range packed with festive flavours.

The online home delivery of groceries is available through Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo – with orders picked fresh in the store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.

New refrigeration has been installed throughout which is not only more energy efficient and supports Co-op’s carbon reduction journey, but also extends the range and choice of fresh and frozen goods.

Added services include Lottery; payment services via PayPoint and an ATM providing access to cash in the community.

Soft plastic recycling is also 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.

Karen Butler, Co-op's Store Manager, said:

“We are delighted to re-open, and the whole team is really enjoying welcoming our members and customers back into the store – we have had a great response. We work to ensure the store is a hub contributing to local life and meeting the needs of our community. With a focus on offering quality products, value and choice that can be enjoyed by everyone, we have deals and promotions throughout the store, and a range of added services to make everyday life easier. We’re proud to have the opportunity to serve Herne Bay, the team is 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 7.6 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 7.5 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 around 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.

Further information, please contact:

Andrew Torr, Lead Press Officer
07702505551
andrew.torr@coop.co.uk

pressoffice@coop.co.uk