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Co-op launches its first new store of 2026 in the new community neighbourhood of Willowbrook Park, Didcot.
The purpose-built brand new convenience store has created 11 local jobs, and opens between 6am-10pm daily.
Costa Coffee Express, bakery and hot food is conveniently available alongside Co-op’s focus on fresh, healthy produce; meats and dairy; food-to-go and meal deals; bakery; Fairtrade goods; pizzas; flowers; ready meals; award winning wines and beers and, everyday essentials.
The online home delivery of groceries is available through Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Co-op’s own online shop – shop.coop.co.uk – with orders picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the local community. Throughout January, customers who spend more than £25 online via shop.coop.co.uk will get free delivery for their groceries – using code ‘FD2026’.
January has also seen Co-op unveil its new Served ‘Taste of Asia’ range with a main course and two sides for two for just £8 for Co-op members and, in a UK convenience retailer first, launch new own-brand GLP-1 friendly meals as part of its new “Good Fuel” health range offer.
There are offers and promotions throughout the store, and member price savings create additional value for Co-op members who can save more with lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.
Amanda Fleming, Co-op area manager, said: “We’re delighted to invest in Didcot and, proud to be the first new store Co-op launches in 2026. The store looks fantastic, and 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 the community.”
Soft plastic recycling is available in store – making it easier for shoppers to return and recycle materials that are often not universally accepted via kerbside recycling, 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 7m members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation.
