THE Co-operative food store on Port Road, Weycocks Cross, will be re-opening on Friday, August 21.

It opens following a near £350,000 investment to transform the store for the community.

The major makeover will see an enhanced in-store bakery range, and a focus on fresh, healthy foods, and essentials. The fresh new format will include new flooring and, new refrigeration will enhance its range of chilled produce including meat, cheeses, ready meals and, wines.

The store will also launch its Community Pioneer role, where a member of the food store team, Natalie Jeremy, will also work to foster involvement in community activities, from local fundraising initiatives to helping to understand and develop solutions to meet community needs.

Darren Willcock, manager of The Co-operative food store, said: “We are delighted to be making such a significant investment in our Weycocks Cross store – it has a great new look and it is an exciting time for the whole team. I am confident that the store will be a real asset to the community - enabling shoppers to pick up delicious food conveniently and, as a community retailer and a co-operative, it will play its part in local life too. The Co-op is investing to transform and grow its convenience business in the area, while lowering the price of everyday essentials.”

The Co-operative is committed to transforming and growing its convenience business. It has announced a £125million investment in lowering the price of everyday essentials, including pruning the price of over 100 lines of fresh fruit and vegetables.

There will be offers and promotions in and around the store to mark its re-launch.