British retailer Co-op is planning to open two food stores in North Wales, refurbished with an investment of £2.75m.
The retailer used £1m to remodel its Petrol filling station in Abergele Road, Old Colwyn for three months, which is expected to open on 26 September.
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The remodelled store will feature replacement tanks, forecourt, and canopy along with customer car parking, bakery, Costa coffee dispenser, hot food and food-to-go options.
Co-op also relocated its Rhos-on-Sea location to a larger site that entailed an investment of £1.75m. It will now feature customer car parking, in-store bakery and a Costa coffee store on Colwyn Avenue.
According to the company, the total investment made in both the stores supported more than 30 local jobs.
Co-op area manager Carl Pettersson said: “We have been receiving a great response and reaction to the improvements. Both stores enable Co-op to better serve the community – we are delighted to have the opportunity to make further significant investment in North Wales.
“Our aim is for the stores to operate at the heart of local life – a community hub. Making a difference and creating value in their communities through job creation, support for local causes and backing for Welsh agriculture and local suppliers. The investment is a great way for the Co-op to mark its 175th anniversary year!”
Earlier this month, Co-op expanded the Click & Collect service trial, launched in collaboration with department store chain John Lewis & Partners, to more than 50 Co-op food stores.
