The new store in Gloucester Road expands across nearly 7,000 square feet and has a parcel collection service through DPD, Costa Coffee Express machine as well as an in-store bakery and hot food for sale.
The new store also has a customer car parking as well as a sheltered bike rack.
Marlon Ritchie, Co-op Store Manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to launch our new store. It looks fantastic, and we are looking forward to welcoming our members and customers into their purpose-built, brand-new Co-op. Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life and we have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve our community conveniently.
"The store also has a focus on delivering value, with member price savings across a wide range of everyday essentials, fruit and veg and groceries so that the people who own our business, our member-owners, benefit every time they shop.”
Scroll through for photos of the new store on its first day open to the public.
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The new Co-op at Ashley Down has opened its doors to the public today (June 28). | National World
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The self-checkout tills are now located near the entrance/exit to the store. | National World
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The stationary, magazines and cards are located at the front of the store, close to the area with the tills. The magazine rack also includes "recommended" slots. | National World
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The floor is all levelled with no steps, making the new store more accessible. | National World