New Cambridgeshire Co-op store opens


The Co-operative Group has just opened its newest store in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

The new, near 3,000 sq ft convenience store will open between 7am-10pm daily and operate as a franchise of the convenience retailer located in St Mary’s Street, Ely.

Ely’s new Co-op includes a Costa coffee machine f,ood-to-go, an in-store bakery and hot food, plus a free ATM and customer car parking.

There's focus on fresh; healthy products; meal ideas, Fairtrade products, award-winning beers and wine, as well as freezer fillers.

There are free-from; vegan and plant-based products – including Co-op’s exclusive vegan range, GRO.

Deliveroo home delivery is coming soon for added ease, speed and convenience.

A soft plastic recycle unit is also available to enable shoppers to recycle soft plastics such as crisp packets and pet food pouches.

Donna Smith, Store Manager, (pictured front left), said, “We have had a great response – we are delighted to have the opportunity to launch Ely’s new Co-op store and, to be able to serve the community.

'Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life and we are looking forward to welcoming Members and customers into their new Co-op .

'We have worked to create the range, choice, products and added services to create a really compelling offer to serve the community with Co-op's quality and value, conveniently.”