A new food store opened up in Ferniegair this week following a £645,000 investment that has created 13 new jobs.
The Co-op, on Carlisle Road, will run on 100 per cent renewable electricity and includes customer car parking, an in-store bakery, hot food from McGhee’s bakery and Costa Coffee Express alongside a focus on fresh, healthy produce, ready meals and pizzas, free-from and vegan products, Fairtrade, food-to-go and everyday essentials.
Graeme Clark, Co-op store manager, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to make such a significant investment in Ferniegair and look forward to serving our community.
“The store has a great look and feel, and we have worked to develop the range, choice, products and services locally that will create a really compelling offer and enable the store team to serve the community quickly, easily, safely and, conveniently.”
Michael McGuiness, Co-op area manager, added: “We are committed to connecting communities and making a difference locally, and to operating at the heart of local life.
“We also want customers to know that they can become a member of the Co-op. In addition to unlocking value and personalised offers, our members make a difference to local causes, with Co-op now donating two per cent to community causes every time a member swipes their membership card when buying own branded products.”
Students who are Young Scot holders can pocket a 10 per cent discount off groceries at the Co-op.
And the Co-op’s Community Shopping Card makes it easier for those self-isolating or who have been instructed to stay at home to shop and pay for their essentials - cards can be purchased or topped-up by calling 0800 029 4592, enabling friends, families, neighbours or volunteers to shop on their behalf in store.
More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting https://www.coop.co.uk/membership.
