Coop has launched a new, improved and, larger store to serve the community of Talgarth.  

The convenience retailer has relocated to a new, purpose-built store in Hay Road, Talgarth, which - at approaching 3,000 sq ft - is more than 50 per cent larger than Co-op’s previous store in the town.

The new store opened on Friday for the first time.

Co-op’s new store supports around 17 local jobs, and has created new positions with vacancies remaining. 

It includes a free ATM to provide access to cash in the community, in-store bakery, hot food and, a Costa coffee dispenser. Self-service tills have been included for added ease, speed and convenience, particularly at busier times. This sits alongside an extended and improved range of fresh, healthy products; meal ideas; everyday essentials; food-to-go; Fairtrade products, flowers, chilled beers and award winning wines; ready meals, pizzas and, free-from; vegan and plant-based products – including Co-op’s exclusive vegan range, GRO.

William Lloyd, Co-op Store Manager, said: “We are delighted to launch Co-op’s newest store. Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life and, with a great new-look, we are really looking forward to welcoming Members and customers into their new and improved store.

"We have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve our community, conveniently. With a focus on delivering member-value so that the people who own our business, our members, benefit every time they shop.”

Co-op announced its biggest ever single investment in pricing of £70 million, as it extended its ‘member-only’ pricing across everyday essentials, launching with a list of nearly 200 fixed lines including milk, eggs and bread.

A funding boost is also provided locally through Co-op’s Membership programme. Membership of Co-op unlocks additional value with personalised offers and Member pricing benefits. In addition, Members are rewarded with 2p in every pound they spend on Co-op branded products which is added to their own personal Membership account balance, with Co-op donating the same amount to local causes and, community organisations - so, Members can make a difference locally simply by shopping at Co-op.

The Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives. Its Members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation, and enjoy a wide number of benefits including member-only pricing across everyday essentials, money back on own-brand purchases and personalised offers via the Co-op app.

A soft plastic recycle unit is also available in store to enable the community to recycle ‘soft plastics’ including: crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches. This means that all Co-op’s own food packaging is recyclable through either local authority kerbside collections, or its in-store soft plastic recycling unit.

More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting www.coop.co.uk/membership