The Co-op store in Burton Joyce has undergone an eight-week £1m makeover.
Located on Main Street, the Co-op is over 6,300 sq ft and supports 24 local jobs.
Work on the new-look store will be completed today (September 23).
The store runs on 100% renewable electricity, and also includes a new recycle unit for ‘soft plastics’, which ensures all Co-op’s own food packing is easy-to-recycle either via kerbside collection at home, or by establishing this accessible disposal route for materials which are unlikely to be collected by UK councils – including: crisp packets, bread bags, single-use carrier bags and bags-for-life, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and pet-food pouches.
Burton Joyce’s Co-op includes customer car parking and new bicycle racks, bakery, hot food and a Costa coffee dispenser, alongside a focus on fresh, healthy products, meal ideas, award winning wines, ready meals and pizzas, free-from, vegan and plant-based products, Fairtrade, and, everyday essentials.
For added speed, ease and convenience the store also includes the Click & Collect of groceries through Co-op’s own online shop – coop.co.uk/shop – and, Amazon Lockers.
A funding boost is also provided locally through Co-op’s Membership programme. Membership of the Co-op unlocks additional value through in-store offers, and sees Members rewarded with 2p in every pound they spend on Co-op branded products which is added to their own personal Membership account balance. The Co-op also donates the same amount to local causes including the Burton Joyce Primary School.
Students in Nottinghamshire who are TOTUM cardholders – the new name for NUS extra – receive a 10% discount at the Co-op.
Heidi Burke, Co-op Store Manager, said: “We have been having a great response from customers who have seen the works unfold over recent weeks and who have commented on the improved layout and much more spacious feel. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to carry out such a significant investment, and have worked to develop the range, choice, products and services locally to create a really compelling offer to serve our community.”
Guy Wimhurst, Co-op Regional Manager, added: “Co-op is committed to connecting communities and making a difference locally, and our aim is to operate at the heart of local life. We also want customers to know that they can become a Member of the Co-op. In addition to unlocking additional value and personalised offers for themselves, our Members help to make a difference to local causes. Co-op donates 2p in every pound to community causes when Members swipe their Membership card when buying own-branded products – so by shopping at the Co-op our Members are also helping to make good things happen in the community.”