New-look Thornton-Cleveleys Co-op re-launches including partnership with Boyes who launch their latest value store inside
19 October 2023
Co-op’s new-look Thornton Centre store relaunches (Thursday, 19, October) with Boyes partnering with Co-op to launch its latest store inside.
The Co-op store - located in Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys (Blackpool) - has undergone a major makeover and programme of works to create a fresh new-look, range and layout to better service the community and, visitors to the area.
The store includes the online delivery of groceries through Co-op’s online shop – shop.coop.co.uk, parcel collection services with Amazon and DPD for added ease and convenience and a cash machine to provide access to cash in the community. This sits alongside a focus on fresh, healthy products; meal ideas; everyday essentials; food-to-go; Fairtrade products, chilled beers and award winning wines; ready meals, pizzas and, free-from; vegan and plant-based products.
A new laundry service will also be available with a Revolution Laundromat located outside the store for washing and drying all types of laundry.
In addition, Boyes has partnered with Co-op to launch its newest store – which has created 10 new jobs. With a reputation for providing an extensive choice of quality, branded, products for the home and family at bargain prices, Boyes will sell a wide variety of products including clothing; homewares; electrical appliances; stationery, DIY products; soft furnishings, pet products and, seasonal ranges.
The Boyes store launches inside the Thornton Co-op in time for shoppers to benefit from a selection of great seasonal offers in the Boyes’ Autumn Event.
Terry Mark, Co-op Store Manager, store, said: “We have had a great response, and the whole team were very excited to re-launch the store following such a significant investment – the store has been transformed with a fantastic new-look. We are also delighted to partner with Boyes who are launching their latest outlet inside. It is a great addition to the store. We have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve our community and, visitors to the area. With a focus on delivering member-value so that the people who own our business, our members, benefit every time they shop.”
Boyes Regional Manager, Fiona Lawson, said: “Boyes are extremely excited about being part of the Thornton-Cleveleys community, bringing our range of DIY, homewares and clothing to more people. We’re delighted to be working with Co-op and to be joining them as part of their investment and transformation of this store. We look forward to opening and meeting new customers.”
In August, Co-op announced its biggest ever single investment in pricing of £70 million, as it extended its ‘member-only’ pricing across everyday essentials. The convenience retailer launched the price investment with a list of nearly 200 fixed lines including milk, eggs and bread, with a Co-op sliced loaf priced at just 76p.
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives. Its Members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation, and enjoy a wide number of benefits including member-only pricing across everyday essentials, money back on own-brand purchases and personalised offers via the Co-op Membership app.
The Co-op store will open 7am-10pm (Monday – Saturday) and, 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Boyes will open between 8am-8pm (Monday-Saturday), and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Alongside Food, Co-op operates Funeralcare; Insurance and Legal Services. More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting www.coop.co.uk/membership
Further information about Boyes is available at www.boyes.co.uk
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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 over 2,400 food stores, over 800 funeral homes and provides products to over 5,000 other stores, including those run by independent co-operative societies and through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. Employing almost 60,000 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.
About Boyes:
In 1881 William Boyes opened a small store in Eastborough, Scarborough selling odd lots and remnants from merchants. There was great poverty in the working classes and housewives were even keener for a bargain than they are today. When customers found that they could buy enough material to make a coat or a dress cheaper than anywhere else, they soon spread the word and trade increased to such an extent that William had to look for larger premises. William rented a large warehouse just off the main street where business continued to grow. By 1886 he purchased further units in Market Street and Queen Street and knocked them into one large store and named it 'The Remnant Warehouse'. Older customers in Scarborough still refer to the shop as 'The Rem'. As time went on William expanded his range and bought other clearance lines from merchants developing the warehouse into a department store. Business continued to grow and go from strength to strength and in 1910 the expansion of the company started. Today W Boyes and Co Ltd operate over 70 stores throughout Yorkshire, the North East, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire
Further information:
Andrew Torr
Senior Press Officer, Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk