The Co-op store in Salisbury Road is to undergo a major programme of works and improvements following its closure on Friday (June 6) at 5pm.
Its 14 members of staff will welcome customers back into the store in mid-July with opening hours extended to 6am to 10pm daily.
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The store will also benefit from an increased back-of-shop area, enhancing availability and choice to further improve the shopping experience for customers.
Colin Haywood, Co-op’s Area Operation Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to invest in Co-op’s Salisbury Road store. It will have a fresh and more spacious new-look and feel, and a range of added services including parcel collections, online home delivery and, payment services.
“Improvements back of shop will also enhance availability, range and choice. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and we look forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their local Co-op following the works.
“We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support the community.”
Salisbury Road Co-op includes an in-store bakery and a focus on fresh, healthy and chilled produce, alongside food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning wines and every day essentials.
Soft plastic recycling is available, enabling shoppers to return and recycle materials such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.
Convenient parcel collection and returns are offered in partnership with DPD. An ATM provides access to cash in the community, and payment services are available via PayPoint.
The store is also a fulfilment hub for Co-op’s leading quick commerce operation. Products are picked fresh in the store and delivered locally in as little as 60 minutes.
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 per cent British.
