Sunday 1 October 2023

New, improved, larger Co-op launches in Saltaire (West Yorkshire)

The Co-op has launched a new, improved and, larger branch to serve and support the community of Saltaire, West Yorkshire.

The convenience retailer relocated to its new, purpose-built 2,800 sq ft store in Bingley Road, Saltaire, which opens between 7am-10pm daily, and supports 16 local jobs, with new positions also created.

Saltaire’s new Co-op includes: a customer car-park, a free ATM, an in-store bakery, hot food options and, a Costa coffee dispenser. 

This sits alongside an extended, improved range of fresh, healthy products; meal ideas; everyday essentials; food-to-go; Fairtrade products, flowers, chilled beers and award winning wines; ready meals, pizzas and, free-from; vegan and plant-based products, including Co-op’s exclusive vegan range, GRO.

Parcel collections are available from Amazon and DPD, along with the online delivery of groceries through Deliveroo; Just Eat and Uber Eats for added ease, speed and convenience locally.

Craig Watson, Co-op Store Manager, said: “The store looks fantastic and, we are delighted to move into our new home and 'serve-up' a brand new store for the community. The team is very excited, we have been looking forward to relocating and can’t wait to welcome our Members and customers into their new and improved store. 

"Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life. We have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve our community, conveniently. With a focus on delivering member-value so that the people who own our business, our members, benefit every time they shop.”

In August, Co-op announced its biggest ever single investment in pricing of £70 million, as it extended its ‘member-only’ pricing across everyday essentials, launching with a list of nearly 200 fixed lines including milk, eggs and bread - with a Co-op sliced loaf at a modest 76p.

A funding boost is provided via Co-op’s Membership programme. Membership of Co-op unlocks additional value with personalised offers and Member pricing benefits. In addition, Members are rewarded with 2p in every pound they spend on Co-op branded products which is added to their own personal Membership account balance, with Co-op donating the same amount to local causes and, community organisations, so members can make a difference locally simply by shopping at their Co-op.

A soft plastic recycle unit is also available in store to enable the community to recycle ‘soft plastics’ including: crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and pet food pouches, etc. This means all Co-op’s own food packaging is recyclable via either local authority kerbside collections, or its in-store soft plastic recycling unit.

The Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives. Its Members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation, and enjoy a wide number of benefits including member-only pricing across everyday essentials, money back on own-brand purchases and personalised offers via the Co-op app.

Alongside Food, Co-op operates Funeralcare; Insurance and Legal Services. More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting www.coop.co.uk/membership

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