A RETAILER is set to serve-up a new food store in Bolton Le Sands next month following a £580,000 investment that has created 15 new jobs.

The new Co-op will be located on Bye Pass Road and will be open to serve customers between 7am and 10pm daily. It will also run on 100% renewable electricity.

With a free ATM, bakery, hot food and Costa coffee point, Bolton Le Sands Co-op will focus on fresh healthy produce, award-winning wines, ready meals and pizzas, free-from and vegan products, Fairtrade, food-to-go and everyday essentials.

Students who are TOTUM cardholders can pocket a 10% discount off groceries and contactless card payment limits up to £45 will be accepted, making it easier, quicker and safer to shop.

The new Co-op will also provide a funding boost locally, giving back to causes in the area through its Membership scheme, where Members receive a five per cent reward on purchases of own brand products with the retailer donating a further one per cent to community causes.

The store will also be looking to work with community partners as part of its Food Share scheme, which is designed to help alleviate food poverty and hunger.

Gary Redpath, Co-op’s Area Manager, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to make such a significant investment here in Bolton Le Sands and the team is really looking forward to serving the community with a brand new store.

"Co-op is committed to connecting communities and making a difference, and our aim is to operate at the heart of local life.

"We also want customers to know that they can become a Member of their Co-op, and make a difference every time they swipe their Membership card when buying own branded products.”