Community Bees and York Down Syndrome Support Group helped to cut the ribbon and declare the new-look Bishopthorpe Co-op open to serve the community.
The store has had a ‘great response’ with colleagues enjoying welcoming the community back into their Co-op which has re-opened following a five-week programme of works and improvements.
The community groups are both beneficiaries of Co-op’s Local Community Fund which is dedicated to making a difference in local communities.
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Josephine Turnbull, Co-op’s Area Operations Manager, said: “The store really does look lovely, we have had a great response and we are really enjoying welcoming the community back into their Co-op.
“We would also like to thank the community groups for taking part in the store’s special day.
The opening took place in hot sun (Image: © Victor De Jesus / UNP 0845 600 7737)
“The investment has seen the store totally transformed with a fresh new look, and we’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support the community.”
The store has an enhanced focus on fresh, healthy and chilled produce, alongside a bakery, food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning beers and wines and, every day essentials
New refrigeration enhances the fresh and chilled range and, supports Co-op’s work to further cut its carbon footprint.
Soft plastic recycling is also available, enabling shoppers to return harder to recycle materials such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.
The online home delivery of groceries is available through Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo, where orders are picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.
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.
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, and its 6.5m members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation.
More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting coop.co.uk/membership
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