Co-op opens new store in Invergordon in Easter Ross after £670K investment
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CONVENIENCE retailer, the Co-op, has opened a new food store in Invergordon today following a £670,000 investment.
Located on High Street, the new store is just 120m from the brand's previous location.
It will be open between 6am and 11pm daily.
It says it will also run on 100 per cent renewable electricity.
With a new on-site car park, free ATM, Harry Gow hot food counter, bakery and Costa coffee point, the retailer says its new branch will focus on fresh healthy produce, award-winning wines, ready meals and pizzas, free-from and vegan products, Fairtrade, food-to-go and everyday essentials.
Students who are Young Scot cardholders can pocket a 10 per cent discount off groceries and contactless card payment limits up to £45 will be accepted.
The Co-op says the branch will also provide a funding boost locally, giving back to causes in the area through its membership scheme and will look to work with community partners as part of the retailer’s Food Share scheme, which is designed to minimise food waste and share food with those in need helping to alleviate food poverty.
Paul Thomson, Co-op’s area manager, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to make such a significant investment here in Invergordon and the team is really looking forward to serving the community with a brand new store that is better suited to serve the needs of people living and working in the town.
"Co-op is committed to connecting communities and making a difference, 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 their Co-op, and make a difference every time they swipe their Membership card when buying own branded products.”
The Co-op picked up the Convenience Retailer of the Year and Food-to-go Retailer of the Year titles at the latest Retail Industry Awards.
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