Trio of Co-op stores re-open today following major makeover

05 April 2025

A trio of Co-op stores re-opened on Friday (4, April 2025) following extensive programmes of improvements to ‘transform’ the community stores.

Located in Fore Street, Topsham (Devon); Newland’s Park, Scarborough and Ledbury Road, Tupsley (Herefordshire) the stores all relaunch with a fresh new-look and layout following their significant investment programmes.

(Topsham Co-op, Devon)

The convenience stores vary in size with Newland’s Park - at just over 2,300 sq ft - the larger of the three, and more than 40 local jobs are supported across the three sites.

(Tupsley Co-op, Herefordshire)

All the stores benefit from new refrigeration which cut energy consumption, and an enhanced focus on fresh and healthy produce. This sits alongside an extensive range and choice of food-to-go and meal deals; frozen food; dairy; bakery; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning wines and every day essentials.

(Newland's Park Co-op, Scarborough)

Co-op aims to provide a major makeover for around 80 of its stores this year (2025), and is committed to designing a customer offer which ensure its stores are a community hub and, a destination for residents, workers and visitors locally. Added services include parcel collection services; payment services via Paypoint; and cash machine (ATM) providing free access to cash in the community.

In addition, stores are fulfilment hubs for Co-op’s leading quick commerce operation, with fast and convenient online home delivery of groceries via Co-op’s own online shop – shop.coop.co.uk - and its strategic partners which include Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats.

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.

Member price savings create additional value for Co-op’s member-owners, with personalised offers for members and lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.

Supporting UK farmers all of Co-op’s fresh meat – including in its ready meals, pies and sandwiches - is 100% British.

Speaking at the relaunch of the Topsham store where he has worked for 25 years, Daniel Case, Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to invest in Topsham and relaunch Co-op’s Fore Street store. It is a proud day to relaunch the store, it looks incredible, and we have had a great response from the community. The store has been totally transformed with a fresh new-look and feel, and extended range of products - we pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice and value which can be enjoyed by everyone. We really look forward to welcoming our members and customers into their new-look 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 6.2 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

The three stores open between 7am-10pm 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