Co-op celebrates opening its newest convenience store in Blyth

Co-op has celebrated opening its newest convenience store in Northumberland.
By Craig Buchan
Published 26th Apr 2024, 15:04 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2024, 09:12 BST
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The 2,500sq ft store in Blyth, at The Links at South Beach, had been announced when the retail and leisure venue first opened last year, and eventually opened its doors on Friday, April 26.

According to the retailer 15 new jobs have been created by the shop, which will sell Co-op’s range of food and essentials.

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The shop also has a Costa Coffee Express machine, a soft plastic recycling facility, and a free ATM, with home delivery will be available from the shop through Just Eat and Uber Eats.

Mayor of Blyth Warren Taylor cut the ribbon on the new store alongside manager Kayleigh Davidson and some of the store team. (Photo: John Millard/UNP)Mayor of Blyth Warren Taylor cut the ribbon on the new store alongside manager Kayleigh Davidson and some of the store team. (Photo: John Millard/UNP)
Mayor of Blyth Warren Taylor cut the ribbon on the new store alongside manager Kayleigh Davidson and some of the store team. (Photo: John Millard/UNP)

Kayleigh Davidson, Co-op store manager, said: “We have had a great response and we are enjoying welcoming the community into their new Co-op.

“It is very exciting to be launching Co-op’s newest store. Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life and we have worked to develop the range, choice, and added services to create a compelling offer to serve our community, conveniently.”

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