New Co-op store opens in Thurston
49444 Co-Op Thurston, Suffolk store opening Pupils of Thurston Primary School help open the store. not allowed to take names
The Co-op has opened its newest food store in Thurston following a near £700,000 investment creating 15 jobs.
Pupils from Thurston Primary were among the guests of honour, cutting the ribbon and declaring the new store open.
Located in Station Hill, the near 3,000 sq ft Co-op brings a funding boost for local causes through the Co-op’s Membership scheme – members receive 5% reward when they swipe their membership card when buying own brand products, with the Co-op donating a further 1% to local causes.
The new Co-op includes a Costa coffee dispenser and in-store bakery, alongside its range of fresh, healthy foods, food-to-go, meal ideas, award winning wines, and essentials.
There are offers and promotions in and around the new store to mark its launch.
Also, students in Thurston holding the NUS extra (TOTUM) card receive a 10% discount off their groceries to support them during their studies.
Kimberley Farrow, the store manager, said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming members and customers into their new store. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to carry out such a significant investment – we have had a great response. We are proud to be part of the community, and are committed to ensuring our new store is a local hub, a real asset locally.”
Mark Walker, area manager for the Co-op, said: “The Co-op is investing in products, people, prices, stores and communities and I am confident that our new store will enable us get closer to the needs of our members and customers – what they need, when and where they need it.
“Connecting communities and bringing people together is at the core of the Co-op’s efforts and we also want customers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op. And, that we are also giving back to the community.
“Our members make a difference locally, simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us they are raising much needed funding for organisations in the area who contribute to improving local life.”