A seven-week programme of major works and improvements has been completed and the store was re-opened to customers on Friday, November 7.
The new-look store offers a range of added services, including a Costa Coffee Express machine, self-service tills, a Click and Collect service, InPost lockers and Amazon and DPD parcel collections.
New refrigeration enhances the fresh, chilled and frozen range, and supports Co-op’s work to further cut its carbon footprint, plus Co-op’s focus on food-to-go and meal deals.
Tony Hatfield, Southwick Square store manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to have the opportunity to invest in our Southwick Square store – the works will be really transformative, with a fresh new look and layout it looks fantastic.
"We would really like to thank the community for their support during the works. We are proud to be part of the local community, and with a focus on delivering the quality, choice, value and added services which can be enjoyed by everyone – we’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support Southwick.”
The near 5,300 sq ft store supports 20 local jobs. It opens between 7am and 10pm Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday.
Soft plastic recycling will be available, making it easier for shoppers to return harder to recycle materials such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.
1. Southwick Square Co-op
From left, Tom Morris and Daisy Driscoll from Co-op, Sarah McDonell from Busy Bees, manager Tony Hadfield, Diana Williamson from Sussex MS Centre, and Dolph Minton from Co-op reopening the Southwick Square Co-op Photo: © Dave McHugh/ UNP 0845 600 7737
2. Southwick Square Co-op
Southwick Square Co-op has re-launched following a seven-week programme of works and improvements worth more than £1million to transform the store Photo: © Dave McHugh/ UNP 0845 600 7737
3. Southwick Square Co-op
Southwick Square Co-op has re-launched following a seven-week programme of works and improvements worth more than £1million to transform the store Photo: © Dave McHugh/ UNP 0845 600 7737
4. Southwick Square Co-op
The new-look store includes a range of added services, including a Costa Coffee Express machine Photo: © Dave McHugh/ UNP 0845 600 7737