Purpose built new Co-op launches in Ashburton (Devon)
26 September 2025
Co-op’s newest store launches today (Friday, 26 September) in Dolbeare Meadow, Ashburton (Devon).
(Photo: Co-op new store launches in Ashburton, Devon)
The purpose built store creates 15 new local jobs and at nearly 3,000 sq ft offers an extensive range of fresh and healthy products, bakery, food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning beers and wines and, everyday essentials.
A Costa Coffee Express machine is coming soon, there is a free ATM to provide access to cash in the community and, customer car parking is available.
Parcel services are also available through an InPost Locker.
The store is in addition to Co-op’s existing smaller store in North Street, Ashburton.
Member price savings create additional value for Co-op members who can save more with personalised offers, deals and promotions and, lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.
Dan Wells, Co-op’s Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to have had the opportunity to invest in Ashburton. The store looks fantastic, and we are really enjoying welcoming the community into their new Co-op. We’re proud to be part of local community life. We have a focus on being a hub locally for the community, delivering the quality, choice, value and added services which can be enjoyed by everyone. We're here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support Ashburton.”
Co-op is committed to backing British agriculture, and all of its own fresh and frozen meat, poultry and dairy is 100% British – including in its pies, ready meals and sandwiches.
Soft plastic recycling is available in store, making it easier for shoppers to return harder to recycle materials such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back more than 180 years. Co-op exists to create value for its membership and communities, its 6.5m 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 new Ashburton Co-op opens between 6am-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.
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Further information:
Andrew Torr
Lead Press Officer, Co-op Group
Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk
E: pressoffice@coop.co.uk