Popular TV presenter Sally Taylor joined staff and customers at Emsworth Co-op for the unveiling of their new community supermarket on Wednesday 29 October.
The refurbishment of the existing store has provided many new additions and improvements. Including a fresh, bright brand format along the lines of the new Co-op opened recently at Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, together with a more spacious sales area.
Food to Go
The store has introduced a new concept for Southern Co-operatives, with its ‘Food to Go’ range. Customers will be able to choose from freshly prepared hot meals such as a ‘roast of the day’, filled baguettes and healthy salads.
Local Produce
Following the popularity of Southern Co-operatives’ ‘Local Flavours’ selection in its Isle of Wight stores, a new range of locally produced goods from Hampshire and West Sussex has also been sourced and introduced at Emsworth. The products include handmade cakes, pies using locally sourced organic meat, sausages from Sussex and a wide selection of local cheeses.
Community Support Scheme
Phil Ponsonby, Chief Operating Officer Food Retail and Services at Southern Co-operatives, said:
“We are also delighted to be relaunching our Community Support Card scheme. This has proved very popular with customers as a means of raising significant donations for local organisations.
“The scheme operates through customers having their special cards swiped at point of purchase. For every £1 spent, the Co-op donates 3p to the ‘pot’. Nominations are invited from customers for the local cause they most want to see benefiting from the money raised over the forthcoming year. The last recipients were the Emsworth Responders who received a cheque from us for £4,800 in 2007.
