New, improved and larger Co-op launches to serve Talgarth (Powys) community

The Co-op has launched a new, improved and larger store to serve the community of Talgarth, which is in mid-Wales. (EDITOR: By chance this is the part of Wales where both sets of some of our Welsh ancestors hail from!)

The Co-op has relocated to a new, purpose-built store in Hay Road, Talgarth, which, at nearing, 3,000 sq ft, -is over 50% larger than Co-op’s previous store in the town.

Co-op’s new store supports some 17 local jobs, with some new positions created.

Services provided to the local community includes Post Office, customer car-parking, a free to use ATM to provide access to cash in the community, an in-store bakery, hot food an, a Costa coffee dispenser. 

Self-service tills have been included for ease of use, speed and convenience, particularly at busier times. 

There's also an extended and better 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.

William Lloyd, who is the Co-op Store Manager, said: “The store has a great look, we're delighted to 'serve-up' a brand new store and are really looking forward to welcoming 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.”

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 mere 76p.

A funding boost is also provided locally through Co-op’s Membership programme. Membership of Co-op unlocks additional value with personalised offers and Member pricing benefits. Also, Co-op members are rewarded with 2p in every pound that 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 Co-op.

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.

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. This means that all Co-op’s own food packaging is recyclable through either local authority kerbside collections, or its in-store soft plastic recycling unit.

Alongside Food, Co-op operates Funeralcare; Insurance and Legal Services, too.

More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting www.coop.co.uk/membership