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CO-OP serves up its newest
store in Formby
THE Co-op has served up its newest food
store in Formby, on Thursday, 17 November 2016, following a near ?600,000
investment creating 20 new jobs. Local Councillor Denise Dutton was among the
guests of honour helping colleagues at the new store; located on Queens Road;
to cut the ribbon and declare the Co-op open for the community.
The new store will open between 7am to 10pm, and include an in store bakery and a
focus on fresh, healthy foods, meal ideas and essentials. To see the pre-opening
party photos we took in last weeks edition, please click on
here.
It also brings a funding boost to local
community groups through the Co-op's new Membership scheme. Co-op members
receive a 5% reward on purchases of Co-op own branded products and services,
with a further 1% going to local causes and groups to make a difference in the
community.
The Co-op has also appointed a Community Pioneer, Amy Johnston, a member of the
food store team working to foster involvement in community activities, from
local fundraising to working with charities, schools and voluntary organisations
to contribute to local life.
Helen Horsley, Store Manager, said:- "We
are delighted to have made such a significant investment in Formby; we have had
a great response from the community and to open the Co-op's newest food store is
an exciting time for the whole team. Our aim is to establish the store as a
local hub and we are looking forward to serving the community.
The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum. The return to our
'clover leaf' design logo; 1st used in the 1960's; aims to re-establish the
Co-op as a centre for the community, and we want shoppers to know that they can
become a co-owner and member of their Co-op. We are also giving back to the
community. Our members have an opportunity to make a difference locally simply
by using their membership card when they shop with us and raise much needed
funding for organisations who contribute to improving local life."
There are offers and promotions in and around the new store to mark its launch.
And, students in Formby who hold a NUS extra card receive a 10% discount off
their groceries in the store.
Earlier this year the Co-op was described as the fastest growing non discounter
food store according to retail industry data released by Kantar Worldpanel.
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