New Co-op for Derbyshire village community


Central England Co-operative is set to open a new store in Calow, a small village in Derbyshire.

The store, which will be based in Top Lane, opens on Friday, 23 August and customers can expect a fresh, modern look that Central England Co-op hopes will provide an enjoyable shopping experience, whether they are looking to pick up their groceries or head home with a treat.

The former public house is being sympathetically restored externally, while the car park has been resurfaced and extended ready for completion ahead of the launch.

Internally, the store is almost ready for thousands of products to be stacked onto the shelves ahead of the official opening, with special eco-friendly fridges and lighting being installed to back up the retailer’s eco-friendly ethos.

Store Manager Gary Bonsall said, “We are now only days away from the official opening of our new store in Calow and we cannot wait for everyone to see it.

“All that is left is for customers to come down on Friday for the official opening, say hello and take a look around your brand new Central England Co-op Food Store in Calow.”

The store will offer fresh fruit and vegetables, an in-store bakery offering breads and pastries, chilled beers and wines, fresh and frozen products, Irresistible product ranges, a Costa Coffee machine and a great selection of food to go.

The Top Lane Co-operative Food Store will be open from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday.