The Co-op has served-up its newest Welsh food store in Cwmbach following an investment of more than £500k, creating up to 20 new jobs. The new store marks a return to the community for the Co-op which can trace its history in Cwmbach back to the 1850's.
The new Co-op will offer an in-store bakery, Costa coffee dispenser and customer car parking alongside its focus on fresh, healthy food, meal ideas and award winning wines.
Ben Williams, Store Manager, said, 'We are delighted to have made such a significant investment in Cwmbach and we have received a fantastic response from the community - it is an exciting time for the whole team to be involved in the opening of Co-op's newest Welsh food store.
'Our ambition is to establish the store as a local hub, a real asset for the community. We also want shoppers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op, and that we are also giving back to the community.
'Our members can make a difference locally, simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us they can raise much needed funding for organisations in the area who contribute to improving local life.'
John Hillman, Acquisition Manager for the Co-op in Wales, added, 'The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum, and we continue to look for new sites where we can serve local communities and be at the heart of local life.'
The Co-op opened more than 100 new stores UK-wide last year, and has ambitions to open a similar amount this year and in subsequent years.