Whalley Range Co-op re-opens following major makeover to ‘transform’ store
02 October 2025
Whalley Range Co-op relaunches following a month-long programme of improvements to transform the store.
(Photo: Whalley Range Co-op relaunches)
The Withington Road store, which supports 14 local jobs, incudes an in-store bakery, Costa Coffee Express, and new refrigeration which not only further cuts Co-op’s carbon footprint, but also enhances the fresh, chilled and frozen range in the new-look convenience store.
Parcel collection services are available at the store via Amazon and DPD, payment services through PayPoint and, the online home delivery of groceries – with orders picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community – is available through Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.
An extensive range of fresh and healthy products, food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning wines and beers and, everyday essentials is available, with member price savings creating 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.
Paul Willcox, Co-op’s Area Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to invest in Whalley Range. The store looks fantastic, transformed with a fresh new look. We are enjoying welcoming the community back into their 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 Whalley Range.”
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 6.9m 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-look Whalley Range Co-op opens 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 around 6.9 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.
Further information:
Andrew Torr
Lead Press Officer, Co-op
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk
E: pressoffice@coop.co.uk