Co-op serves-up its new-look Charminster Road, Bournemouth, store with a fresh new-look following a six-week programme of works and improvements.
The convenience store supports 18 local jobs, and opens between 7am-11pm daily.
Co-op’s Charminster store is just over 2,300 sq ft, and includes an in-store bakery; a new Costa coffee dispenser – which is now part of Co-op’s meal deal offer; hot food and, a cash machine to provide access to cash in the community.
Self-service tills have been added for extra ease, speed and convenience particularly at busier times, and the online home delivery of groceries is available through Deliveroo; Just Eat and Uber Eats, as well as Co-op’s own online shop shop.coop.co.uk. This sits alongside a focus on fresh, healthy products; meal ideas; everyday essentials and ingredients; food-to-go; Fairtrade products, chilled beers and award winning wines; ready meals, pizzas and, free-from; vegan and plant-based products.
The back of shop storage has also been extended and improved to further enhance availability and range. Soft plastic recycling is also available in store.
Liam Allen, manager of Co-op’s Charminster store, said: “We have had a great response, the whole team is delighted to have had the opportunity to invest in our store to better serve and support our community. It has a great new-look, and we are enjoying welcoming Members and customers back into their Co-op. Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life. We have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer, locally and conveniently – with a focus on delivering member-value so that the people who own our business, our members, benefit every time they shop.”
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.
The 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 app.
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/
