The Co-op is set to open 12 new food stores in Wales this year, in a move that will create up to 250 retail jobs.
The retailer’s investment in the country will involve a £16m-plus programme of food store openings and refits for around 20 stores.
The Co-op opened its first new Welsh store in Rossett, near Wrexham, this week with new stores also planned for Swansea, Cwmbach, Rhayader, Monmouth, Radyr, Pembroke, Llanelli and Machen.
The group hopes to boost the number of active members in Wales to 400,000 by the end of the year.
Tina Mitchell, managing director for the Co-op Wales, said: “Continued investment in our brand and our business is delivering benefits for colleagues, members and communities right across Wales. “The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum, and it is our aim to establish our stores as a local hub and a centre for the community.
“We want shoppers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op, and that members have an opportunity to make a difference locally.”
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