Co-op has opened its first store of 2025 as the convenience retailer ploughs ahead with its estate growth ambitions.
Located in Salford Quays, the new store offers an “extensive” range including meat and poultry, food-to-go, ready meals, bakery goods and alcohol, complemented with Fairtrade products.
Shoppers could access lower prices at the store through Co-op’s membership scheme, it added. There is also a range of services available, including a cash machine, parcel collection and returns, as well as home delivery.
The launch comes after the retailer revealed ambitions to open up to 75 new stores this year, consisting of both Co-op-owned and franchise stores.
In addition, Co-op plans to refurbish 80 further stores in 2025 in a bid to “transform the stores, support communities and maximise the potential of Co-op’s existing portfolio of properties”.
“I am delighted to see Co-op’s first new store of 2025 launch,” said Rachel Hargreaves, Co-op director of property, development and estates. “We are working to acquire new retail space, both freehold and leasehold, and to maximise the potential of our existing estate as part of our convenience growth ambitions.
“Our stores are designed to be a destination locally, a community hub combining great quality products, value, deals and ethical retailing with quick online delivery services, community participation and additional customer services – we have a clear focus on growing our convenience business, and enhancing the value we create and deliver for our member-owners and their communities.”
Co-op Salford Quays store manager Simon Williams said: “The whole team is excited to launch Co-op’s newest store, and Co-op’s first new store of the year.
“We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice, added services and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and we are really looking forward to welcoming residents, office workers and, those visiting Salford Quays and all that it has to offer into Co-op’s new store. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community.”
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