Co-op launches first new UK store of 2025
Located in Manchester, the new site is part of the company’s plan to open up to 75 new stores throughout the year.
Co-op has launched its first new store of 2025, located in Manchester, England, as the convenience retailer embarks on plans to accelerate convenience growth.
The new convenience store is located in commercial retail space on the ground floor of the Anchorage Gateway, Salford Quays. This launch comes after the retailer revealed ambitions to open up to 75 new stores this year, consisting of both own stores and franchise stores.
The Salford Quays location offers an extensive range of fresh, healthy produce; food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, an in-store bakery, hot food and wines.
“Our stores are designed to be a destination locally, a community hub combining great quality products, value, deals and ethical retailing with quick online delivery services, community participation and additional customer services – we have a clear focus on growing our convenience business, and enhancing the value we create and deliver for our member-owners and their communities,” said Rachel Hargreaves, Director of Property, Development and Estates at Co-op.
Added services include Costa Coffee Express, payment services via PayPoint and parcel collection and returns through an InPost locker.
Co-op plans for around 80 further stores to undertake major refurbishments in 2025 - transforming the stores to serve and support their communities and to maximise the potential of its existing portfolio of properties.
