TENBY and the surrounding area is set to benefit from the creation of 22 jobs, as retail giant Co-op moves closer to opening its new store in the town.
The 2500 square foot store is situated on the site of the former Post Office vehicle repair shop on The Green and has it’s own dedicated parking.
It follows fellow big playing retailers Tesco and Sainsbury’s into the town, and it will be hoping to stamp its mark when it opens this spring.
An application for signage for the store is due to be considered soon by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
A spokesman for the Co-op said that they were delighted to be expanding in the area, with successful stores already operating in Pembroke and Kilgetty:
“The Co-op is investing to transform and grow its convenience business and we are delighted to have an opportunity to create a new store with which to serve the community.
“The store will have a focus on fresh and healthy produce, meal ideas, chilled beers and wines and essentials.
”The spokesman also promised great value for local people who shop there, with the companies slogan being ‘little and often’ adding, “the Co-op is also investing in lowering prices of everyday essentials, including fresh fruit and vegetables.
When asked what the shop would bring to the local area, the company spokesman said that the shop would aim to have an active role within the community: “The Co-op’s new and refitted stores also have a community pioneer role, where a member of the food store team will also work to foster involvement in community activities, from local fundraising initiatives to helping to understandand develop solutions to meet community needs, including support for the British Red Cross -the Co-op’s new charity partnership which will help to tackle social isolation and loneliness in local communities.
“We are confident that a new look Co-operative food store will become a real asset to the community.”
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