New-look Aviemore Co-op re-launches following programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store
07 November 2024
Aviemore’s Co-op re-launches (Thursday, 7 November) following a seven-week programme of works and improvements to ‘transform’ the store.
Located in Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Co-op’s new-look 2,750 sq ft store serves-up an increased range of fresh, healthy and chilled produce alongside its focus on meal ideas and everyday essentials; food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products; award winning wines; ready meals; pizzas; vegan and, plant-based products. All Co-op’s own branded meat is 100% British including in its pies, sandwiches and ready meals.
Bakery ranges include products from Inverness-based bakery, Harry Gow.
A Costa Coffee Express machine has been added. Parcel collection services are available over-the-counter via Amazon and, payment services are provided through PayPoint. An ATM provides access to cash in the community, and customer car parking is available with electric vehicle charging coming soon.
Co-op Members enjoy a wide range of benefits including member-only price savings across everyday essentials, along with personalised offers via the Co-op Membership App.
The Young Scot card is also accepted and offers a 10% discount off groceries.
Laura Hardie, Co-op Aviemore Store Manager, said: “It has been a fantastic day. The feedback from customers praising the spacious and fresh new look, along with the great range and choice, has been brilliant. The whole team is delighted to have had the opportunity to invest in Aviemore – the store looks fantastic, it has been totally transformed. We are enjoying welcoming our members and customers back into their Co-op. It is always our aim to operate at the heart of local life and we have worked to ensure the quality, choice, added services and value to create a compelling offer with which to serve and support our community, conveniently.”
A soft plastic recycle unit is also available in store to enable the community to return ‘soft plastics’ including: crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches - ensuring all Co-op’s own food packaging is recyclable through either local authority kerbside collections, or the in-store soft plastic recycling.
Self-service tills are now also available, enhancing ease, speed and convenience – particularly at busier times.
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its 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 www.coop.co.uk/membership
Aviemore’s Co-op opens between 7am-10pm daily.
For more information about the location of the store and the services available, visit the Co-op Store Finder - here
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About Co-op:
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives with interests across food, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by millions of UK consumers, the Co-op operates almost 2,400 food stores, over 800 funeral homes and provides products to over 6,000 other stores, including those run by independent co-operative societies and through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. Employing 56,000 people, the Co-op has an annual turnover of over £11billion and is a recognised leader for its social goals and community-led programmes. The Co-op exists to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in.
Further information:
Andrew Torr
Senior Press Officer, Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
ER: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk